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

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

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

He tumbled from his saddle while the mesh spread over his body and clung to him like an enormous spiderweb.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander