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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This structure is intended to help keep value circulating within the community, encouraging positive participation rather than framing compliance as a penalty.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Video circulating on social media and confirmed by the Doral Police Department showed Pearce being tackled to the ground and taken into custody by multiple officers.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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In acquiring Vučević, the Celtics also get closer to getting out of the luxury tax.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Attaining that feeling requires getting out of our PJs and going out to do things such as socialize with friends and help people who need a hand.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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While on the ground, video shows an officer coming out of the struggle holding a gun, which looks like the picture of the gun released by the Department of Homeland Security.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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After coming out of retirement ahead of the 2024 season, Lindsey Vonn, 41, has qualified for her fifth Olympics and her first since Pyeongchang 2018.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Getting round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20round. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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