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widespread

[wahyd-spred] / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /


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Instead, the editorial has become a must-read, with tens of thousands of page views and widespread condemnation of the conference organizers’ actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But a myriad of hurdles stand in the way of widespread deployment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Bass has faced widespread scrutiny in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This has led to widespread confusion about what these terms actually mean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The corollary is that widespread and open trade in ideas is the best way to make up for the lacunae.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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