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widely

[wahyd-lee] / ˈwaɪd li /
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broadly
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The Pentagon's statement on Monday came in response to a question from the BBC about its use of Anthropic, after multiple people said in interviews that Claude was still being widely used.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

But banks have already widely reported intense deposit competition and pressure from savers who have been awakened by several years of higher rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

In late June, footage of a young Muslim man kicking a dog following Hindu pilgrims circulated widely on social media, triggering religious arguments online.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Therefore, the widely shared view was to remove a “dose” of that accommodation.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026

Most of the species she discovered were unknown to Europeans at the time, and her observations were widely quoted and discussed.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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