spread over
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In the face of opposition from riders and delays in building charging stations, authorities have since whittled down the proposal to cover just 11 streets spread over 0.5 square kilometres.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
In all cases, the remaining cancer did not grow or spread over time.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
The improvement in performance is significant: When spread over a hypothetical 35-year investment career, following this advice is projected to increase total retirement wealth by between 10% and 20%.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
In Miami this weekend, for example, the media centre is spread over a number of rooms several stories above the paddock, which is on the NFL pitch in the Hard Rock Stadium.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Smokes were pouring from it, and while those that rose into the upper air trailed away eastward, great rolling clouds floated down its sides and spread over the land.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
