spread over

Example Sentences

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NextEra did just that, proposing $2.25 billion in bill credits spread over two years for Dominion customers in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 11, 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

"I am sure that they arrive not just from Poland, but from other countries. They spread over the world, everywhere. For those who stayed abroad, it's like a connection."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A slow smile spread over her face and Wang Lung laughed aloud and he held the child tenderly against him.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck