as in spreading
to become known
word got round that a movie star was spending the night at a local motel
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Measles is now spreading in Florida, with 68 cases reported in the state already this year.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Be generous when spreading the chocolate frosting on this one.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Video circulating online appears to show passengers exchanging punches in the aisle as other travelers scream.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some of what is currently circulating takes remarks from press conferences detached not only out of context of the full conversations but also from the lifetime of work and values these artists represent.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, aim to pinpoint the areas (like getting out the door or bedtime) where conflicts tend to arise.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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If expectations aren’t met, getting out of a president of baseball operations’ contract shouldn’t be overly difficult.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Alito is coming out with a book in October, right as the court will be starting a new term.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the jumble of words coming out of Harper’s mouth is nonsense.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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