be widespread
Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words
Used to describe a state of being common or prevalent.
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Examples (10)
- The use of smartphones is now widespread across all age groups.
- Concern over the economy was widespread after the financial crisis.
- It's hoped that electric vehicles will be widespread in the coming decade.
- Misinformation about the vaccine is unfortunately widespread online.
- The idea of universal basic income is increasingly widespread in public discourse.
- In ancient times, belief in multiple gods was widespread.
- For a healthy society, access to education should be widespread.
- Rumors about the merger are widespread throughout the company.
- If the problem were to be widespread, it would require immediate action.
- Illiteracy is widespread among the poor.