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widespread

[wahyd-spred] / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /


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The Welsh actor contacted Rhun ap Iorwerth ahead of a BBC documentary which looked into claims of widespread chemical contamination in Wales.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Posters of a beaming Modi line streets across New Delhi to welcome leaders, with heavy deployments of security forces across the capital and widespread traffic restrictions in central districts.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

This contributed to mounting developer debt and stalled construction on these unfinished homes sparked widespread dissent and mortgage boycotts.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

However, in the wake of widespread layoffs at various companies that employ entertainment writers, this closing of ranks within the world of entertainment publicity creates an “us vs. them” mentality.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

By far the most widespread way to write music, however, is on a staff.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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