as in universally
across a large area, group, or range
Originally invented in the United States, baseball is now a widely played sport around the world.
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Scottie Andrew, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
On the line is the Vince Lombardi Trophy, named after the former Packers head coach who is widely regarded as one of the greatest the game has seen.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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In a Monday note, the analysts said Amazon has been ahead of the curve, anticipating that AI tools and hardware would become more affordable and widely available.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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Scottie Andrew, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
On the line is the Vince Lombardi Trophy, named after the former Packers head coach who is widely regarded as one of the greatest the game has seen.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Still, many steps remain before IVF can be widely used with marsupials, as more technical advancements are needed to achieve a live birth.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
In a Monday note, the analysts said Amazon has been ahead of the curve, anticipating that AI tools and hardware would become more affordable and widely available.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Widely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widely. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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