spread
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As the sun set in Switzerland Thursday, anticipation for Vance’s next-day arrival grew after word spread that Air Force Two was preparing to depart from Joint Base Andrews.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
“The U.S. and its neighbors will bank a big chunk of that, but the sporting gains are spread quite broadly what with airfare, merch, tickets and so forth.”
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known and can spread easily, especially among unvaccinated or undervaccinated populations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
For a debit of $350 or less for the whole spread.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
“Sorry to interrupt your family dinner,” he said with a smile that spread just a bit too wide on his face.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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