widely distributed
idiom
: existing over a large area
The plant is widely distributed throughout the world.
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These offerings are typically shelf-stable, processed, and widely distributed through grocery channels.
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Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Almost exactly 10 years ago, 21st Amendment opened a large brewing facility in San Leandro, and widely distributed their beer in cans across the United States.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Kohl’s has been overly dependent on big brands that are widely distributed at retail, yet there have been lessons learned.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Taylor Farms salad kits are widely distributed and carried by several national chains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Almost exactly 10 years ago, 21st Amendment opened a large brewing facility in San Leandro, and widely distributed their beer in cans across the United States.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Kohl’s has been overly dependent on big brands that are widely distributed at retail, yet there have been lessons learned.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Taylor Farms salad kits are widely distributed and carried by several national chains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for widely distributed
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“Widely distributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely%20distributed. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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