spread

Example Sentences

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First, word spread that French speculators were short-selling the U.S. dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The researchers found that even small increases in KLF5 activity could significantly boost a cancer cell's ability to grow and spread.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

One customer loved Damburger so much that his family asked after his death if they could spread some of his ashes in the restaurant’s flower beds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Tony's current total stadium count is 2,689, spread across 5,804 matches.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A warm feeling spread through me when he said that, because it proved he saw my efforts.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam