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widespread

[wahyd-spred] / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /


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The potential lawsuit would seek to challenge the proposed merger on antitrust grounds, arguing it would decrease competition, lower wages and lead to widespread job losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This market-driven renewal filled vacant lots and derelict sites, reduced blight, converted nonperforming parcels into taxpaying assets and created billions of dollars in new wealth for existing homeowners, with little evidence of widespread displacement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Mineral NPs are already widespread throughout Earth's natural environments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

"Our officers have a role to facilitate and accommodate peaceful protest," he said, while cautioning against a repeat of widespread anti-immigrant rioting last June.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

There is little indication that the Cahokia floods killed anyone, or even led to widespread hunger.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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