spread over

Example Sentences

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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

"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

Software stocks also had a tough start to the year as fears spread over the impact of artificial intelligence on the sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But when Mr. Brown announced his decision a torrential downpour spread over the whole banana region.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez