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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

Despite Silicon Valley’s enthusiasm for AI’s promise, the broader population has become wary, fearing widespread job losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The combination of storm events and widespread drought led to food shortages across the world.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Apparently the majority learned from mistakes; after this time, archaeologists don’t see this kind of widespread erosion, though they do see lots and lots of maize.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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