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Unfortunately, the diffuseness necessarily means it lacks the intensity of “Call Me by Your Name,” whose short-leased summer gave that book its particular kind of tragic suspense.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2019

Given TV’s diffuseness, “best” is a tough claim to make, and the award show is at its best when it seeks to mark a cultural moment.

From Time • Sep. 12, 2017

The production’s diffuseness is partly deliberate, I think.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2016

The diffuseness of Dark Tongues is of a piece with the rest of Heller-Roazen’s work.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2013

He addressed himself to Miss Bennet, with a polite congratulation; Mr. Hurst also made her a slight bow, and said he was “very glad;” but diffuseness and warmth remained for Bingley’s salutation.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen