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Recent Examples of broadscale
The Department of Homeland Security first purchased the vacant, 1 million-square-foot warehouse in early February, with the intention of turning the property into an 8,500-bed facility — part of a broadscale expansion of the country’s immigration detention system.
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Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
Controlling this noise means quantum networks can be expanded over greater distances, surpassing local point-to-point networks to become broadscale networks, like a quantum internet.
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John Prisco,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
Controlling this noise means quantum networks can be expanded over greater distances, surpassing local point-to-point networks to become broadscale networks, like a quantum internet.
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John Prisco,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadscale
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It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
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Polis decided to commute Peters' sentence last month, drawing widespread criticism from Colorado Democrats, including both Weiser and Bennet.
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Barrett and Jackson each reported the most extensive travel of court justices promoting their books in 2025.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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Members love Thrive Market's wide selection of high-quality products and speedy shipping.
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Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
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The author contrasts the unifying spirit of the 1976 Bicentennial with today's pervasive division, despite significant advancements in rights for women, minorities, and the disabled.
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Americans in the crowd agreed among themselves that heat isn’t the problem; the pervasive lack of air conditioning is.
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Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.
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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
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Always consult your vet for comprehensive advice on managing pet anxiety.
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For the dedicated enthusiast, the Wright Around Chicago bus tour, operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, is a comprehensive day out.
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But it's fragmented across local processes instead of providing an overarching control layer.
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With no obvious overarching logic governing who is chosen next, the process has become a contest to attract — or avoid — his attention.
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Ezra Jin, the founder of Zion Church, was among dozens of members caught up in a sweeping crackdown by Chinese authorities late last year.
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His use of the presidency’s sweeping ability to unilaterally grant pardons and commute sentences is among the ways the Republican’s return to office has featured an expansive use of executive power.
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“Broadscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadscale. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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