adjective
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extending over a wide area
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accepted by or occurring among many people
Etymology
Origin of widespread
Example Sentences
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Given their reputation for calm, Saturday's sudden attacks on US military bases caused widespread shock among the Gulf's diverse, expat-heavy populations.
From Barron's
Airspace closures and regional travel disruptions are widespread, and military forces across the Middle East are on heightened alert.
From Salon
In its blog post, Anthropic said the industry would need to work with policymakers to combat widespread distillation.
From MarketWatch
Even back in the 1970s, the lives of drivers away from the sport were of widespread intrigue in the media, notably James Hunt.
From BBC
The report envisioned an economy in 2028 where AI is successful enough to cause widespread white-collar job destruction, without new industries emerging to absorb displaced workers.
From MarketWatch
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