spread over

Example Sentences

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The World Cup is fast approaching, and bigger than ever, with 104 matches spread over 16 North American cities across 39 days — all culminating in New Jersey.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

At the turn of the year, Iran’s regime faced its biggest protests in years as anger spread over spiraling prices and a crumbling economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She had a partial hysterectomy and bowel resection, and the endometriosis spread over her body including into her lungs.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Instead, their quantum state spread over a region dozens of times larger than the particles themselves.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

One hundred and two players competed in the twelve-round tournament, spread over two weeks.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady