widely

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That shows just how widely held these companies have become in the run-up to their IPOs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Bank had been widely expected to cut interest rates twice in 2026, with the first drop predicted to come in March or April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The region did not take part in nationwide elections held on June 1, which Abiy is widely expected to win when results are announced.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The ECB is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Thursday, and some economists are worried.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The printing press not only transformed the dissemination of knowledge but also, by making exact visual information widely available, brought about a revision in the traditional conception of what knowledge is.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton