widely

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Tests revealed the water is contaminated with nitrate, which can come from fertilizer, animal manure or human sewage, and 1,2,3-trichloropropane, a hazardous chemical that was widely used in pesticides years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from the University of Florida.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

That positive outlook, widely shared among supporters who spoke with AFP, has not always been the case for the US men's national team.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates this week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Although the first edition of Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium had not sold widely, later editions in French and Latin spread her work throughout Europe.

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