spread
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Over time, this ability helped the species spread across enormous stretches of coastline and remote islands.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Perhaps with Everton and Leeds also being attractive for Sky, the effect might be diluted with the slots spread around more clubs.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Hantavirus doesn’t usually spread between humans, but the Andes strain can with prolonged exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The blaze, later determined to be a rekindling of a week-old fire, swiftly spread out of control, destroying more than 6,800 structures in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and nearby areas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
“Sorry to interrupt your family dinner,” he said with a smile that spread just a bit too wide on his face.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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