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[wahyd-spred] / ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /


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Mexican authorities say the Teotihuacán gunman acted alone and there was no apparent link to Mexico's widespread cartel violence.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Researchers worry that it and other advanced AI tools could allow hackers to unleash widespread disruption via an avalanche of software bugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The outperformance isn’t quite as stark nor as widespread as what investors witnessed back in the spring of 2025, as the market rocketed back from the April tariff tantrum.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

"Such widespread coronae have implications for the removal of hydrocarbons emitted by trees, subtle tree leaf damage and could have broader implications for the health of trees, forests and the atmosphere."

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Summer frosts damaged crops from North America to Asia, causing widespread famine, killing millions of people around the world.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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