widespread
Example Sentences
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They were placed on remand until December 24 pending further investigations into the incident, which sparked widespread revulsion after the footage was shared on social media.
From Barron's
The second was the sales practices of insurers, which the consumer group argued were inappropriate and led to widespread confusion over what was covered in a policy.
From BBC
When the New World screwworm last spread across the United States, it caused widespread damage to livestock and took decades to eliminate.
From Science Daily
Its goal is to develop new therapies for widespread conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
From Science Daily
Her position was eliminated last week amid a widespread hiring slowdown that reduces demand for recruiters.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
