as in spreads
to become known
word got round that a movie star was spending the night at a local motel
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While no poultry or other species are currently affected, and Australia's international disease-free status holds, experts warn of severe consequences if the virus spreads to freshwater ducks.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026 -
The most notable change occurred in 2025 with the addition of a 48-inch panoramic display that spreads across the entire dashboard.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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There, the partners of players are getting plenty of airtime of their own — all while taking and appearing in content that circulates for days on socials.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Patricia wears a tiara and circulates dreamily, like a grownup Carrie at prom.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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The problem arises when anger becomes a fixation and gets out of control.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Video shows Rocky did eventually return to his own yard, and a child holding a blanket can be seen chasing the dog before a woman gets out of a black SUV parked in the road.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Similar to Vivid Seats, SeatGeek‘s cheapest seat is located in Section 446 and comes out to $2,083 a pop (a 7 out of 10 price rating).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
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England comes out firing to start the second, as Jude Bellingham converts a goal in the 48th minute.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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“Gets round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20round. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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