spread
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By contrast, Nvidia’s latest systems spread massive AI workloads across thousands of processors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cylosporiasis is a parasite that is spread through the feces from an infected person, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Social-insurance programs guarantee lifelong income for all Americans, particularly low-wage workers; provide protection for disabled workers and their surviving family; and spread potentially catastrophic healthcare risk across the population.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Dengue fever, which is spread to humans through mosquitoes, is common in tropical climates.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Oh, the smile that spread over Duane’s face.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
The recipes are interspersed with stories from Kwon’s childhood in the store and illustrated spreads devoted to ingredients such as seaweed and tofu, explaining their varieties, particular virtues and best uses.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Because these tumors often metastasize, the reptiles provide scientists with a rare chance to observe how cancer begins, evolves, and spreads under natural conditions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Even if AI development goes relatively well—just not quite as well or as fast as hoped—bond spreads might widen, causing their value to fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"If word spreads," says the first squirrel, "it could jeopardize our eons-old plan to harvest nuts here on planet Earth."
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
It will be far more difficult to prevent nuclear enrichment capability from spreading across the volatile region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Welsh government minister Sian Gwenllian said it was "expected to continue burning for several days", with firefighters remaining at the scene to stop it from spreading further and "putting lives, wildlife and property at risk".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Tropical storm conditions will continue spreading across portions of the warning area later today through Wednesday," the NHC's latest advisory said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Spreading your money across the map is not the same as spreading your risk.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Well,” said Miss Penelope Lumley, who stood, wobbly but secure, on the spreading branch of the elm tree.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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