widely distributed
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: existing over a large area
The plant is widely distributed throughout the world.
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Editors note: All but one of the following holiday products are widely distributed at liquor stores throughout Louisville.
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
In a video widely distributed on social media, the man is shown walking behind Kelce before the Nittany Lions’ game against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
SiriusXM has distribution rights for the podcast episodes, which are currently widely distributed, and exclusive ad sales rights.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Blue whale populations are widely distributed throughout the world’s oceans.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
In a video widely distributed on social media, the man is shown walking behind Kelce before the Nittany Lions’ game against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
SiriusXM has distribution rights for the podcast episodes, which are currently widely distributed, and exclusive ad sales rights.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Blue whale populations are widely distributed throughout the world’s oceans.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Widely distributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely%20distributed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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