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She gained widespread attention with “Heroes,” in which she played a cheerleader with superpowers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
"Depressingly, the threat of serious and widespread disorder has loomed large," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The proliferation of brands and vehicles has spurred widespread innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Previous short-lived truces in the war -- such as to mark Orthodox Easter -- have seen drop-offs in aerial attacks but been marred by accusations of widespread violations by both sides.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Bananas, Asian yams, and taro were already widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in the 1400s, and Asian rice was established on the coast of East Africa.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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