widespread

Example Sentences

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At the start of January a spell of notably harsh winter weather brought Arctic winds southwards along with heavy snow, widespread ice and biting temperatures.

From BBC

There were widespread calls for the bishop to step aside after the Channel 4 programme aired, with church leaders calling his position "untenable".

From BBC

But it added: "The regime's widespread mobilisation of security forces is unsustainable, however, which makes it possible that protests could resume."

From Barron's

These high-profile cases have given voice to widespread grievances that often go unheard.

From BBC

The island is experiencing widespread blackouts which are bad in Havana but much worse in the provinces.

From BBC