control the spread

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

to manage and limit something spreading

spreadVERB + spread

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control

Examples (10)

  • The government implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus.
  • Firefighters worked tirelessly to control the spread of the wildfire.
  • It's crucial to control the spread of misinformation during a crisis.
  • New policies aim to control the spread of urban development into natural habitats.
  • They struggled to control the spread of panic among the crowd.
  • Early detection is key to effectively controlling the spread of invasive species.
  • The company took steps to control the spread of negative rumors about its new product.
  • Unless we act now, it will be impossible to control the spread of pollution.
  • By isolating the affected areas, authorities hoped to control the spread of the disease.
  • Education plays a vital role in controlling the spread of prejudice.