spread
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Officials say that to combat the spread, ranchers must be diligent about covering wounds on their livestock, to prevent screwworms from taking hold.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Determined to make the web freely available to everyone, he did not patent his programme, ensuring it took off and spread rapidly.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Wednesday, firefighters reported that the burning rail car had been isolated on a single track off the main lines to reduce the risk of fire spread.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Will giant IPOs from SpaceX and others spread markets too thin?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Leaning over the edge of my bed, I scoop them up and spread them out on my comforter in front of me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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