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Meanings of widespread in English

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                Usage of widespread in English
                1
                Yet of course it's a far more widespread problem than severe suffering.
                The Guardian
                2
                That comes despite widespread jitters across government bond markets in recent weeks.
                Reuters
                3
                And he believes the problem is far more widespread than people think.
                News.com.au
                4
                However, widespread media coverage and public discussion has focused on that possibility.
                Reuters
                5
                The case has sparked widespread debate on equal treatment for foreign maids.
                BBC
                6
                However, the problem isn't as widespread as your insular worldview may suggest.
                Ebony
                7
                Those groups say state torture is widespread, an allegation the government denies.
                Reuters
                8
                The latest political ructions have not led to widespread unrest and violence.
                Reuters
                9
                The storm caused widespread power outages and brought down thousands of trees.
                Radio NZ
                10
                Powerful professional interests, with widespread but ultimately ill-informed public support, held sway.
                A journey: my political life
                11
                In the former Soviet republic of Lithuania, police say abuse is widespread.
                Reuters
                12
                In time, this power afforded to gangsters would result in widespread bloodshed.
                The South African
                13
                Free State: Cloudy and cool to cold with widespread showers and thundershowers.
                The South African
                14
                Crosby left ITV later that year, amid widespread criticism of the board.
                The Guardian
                15
                She was hearing reports of unchecked violence, widespread chaos, thousands presumed dead.
                Zeitoun
                16
                Facing widespread anger, Australia's government said it would conduct an internal investigation.
                Reuters
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