as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
let's spread the puzzle out on the floor and see what we've got
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Oseguera was the leader and co-founder of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a criminal group that has rapidly expanded its influence in recent years, becoming one of the main traffickers of methamphetamine and fentanyl into the US.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
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Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Four years of war between Russia and Ukraine are beginning to take their toll on the countries' demographics as the conflict puts women off — or prevents them — from starting or expanding their families.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Taylor Whitehill added 13 points, while Avery Lanore scored 12 and Maddie Schneider scored 11 for the Mustangs, who took control in the first half, outscoring the Pirates 27-17 and extending the advantage in the second half.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The bank was more aggressive in extending credit and slower to liquidate its positions.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to Gaber, the university chancellor, Charlotte didn’t open the search until after the transfer portal closed in mid-January, but zeroed in on White after receiving interest from more than 100 candidates.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Comets women cruise The Palomar College women opened the California Community College Athletic Association playoffs Wednesday with a 78-40 victory over Pasadena City College (14-15) in San Marcos.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Yet, the real coastal magic unfolds in Tai O, Lantau's west coast gem.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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But one of his most consequential legacies unfolded far from church pulpits and voting booths.—
Brennan Nevada Johnson,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Spread (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spread%20%28out%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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