widely distributed
Example Sentences
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In a widely distributed quote that must have disturbed the leadership at Langley, Bush—who had previously been director of Central Intelligence—reportedly said, “I learn more from CNN than I do from the CIA.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
The whistleblowers alleged that the memo wasn’t widely distributed, but that some agents were verbally briefed on the contents; others were allowed to see the memo but not keep a copy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
The same is true of donors, who often have no idea their sperm is being so widely distributed.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
One major reason is the 2018 federal decision to remove hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, which allowed hemp-derived CBD to be legally sold and widely distributed.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2025
In this view we are a restless species with a very short history of roots, and those not widely distributed.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
