widely distributed
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: existing over a large area
The plant is widely distributed throughout the world.
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The next step is to take that data and start to make a dataset that can be widely distributed to help fine-tune or train other systems.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
The most effective insects in controlling the plant are the seedhead weevil — already widespread in Michigan, and permits have been approved for this species to be released in the state in the past — and the root-boring weevil, which has not shown to be widely distributed in Michigan.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Pretti’s last seconds were captured from multiple angles in sickening footage that was widely distributed on social media and news organizations.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
The images of Etan’s smiling, cherubic face were widely distributed during the yearslong search for the blond, blue-eyed boy.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
The most effective insects in controlling the plant are the seedhead weevil — already widespread in Michigan, and permits have been approved for this species to be released in the state in the past — and the root-boring weevil, which has not shown to be widely distributed in Michigan.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Pretti’s last seconds were captured from multiple angles in sickening footage that was widely distributed on social media and news organizations.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
The images of Etan’s smiling, cherubic face were widely distributed during the yearslong search for the blond, blue-eyed boy.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Widely distributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely%20distributed. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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