far and wide
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The open-plan office, in contrast, has spread far and wide.
From Scientific American
Her search sends her far and wide, but the book never suffers from lack of direction.
From Washington Post
The consequences of the war “are felt far and wide. Economic stability, energy and food security are seriously threatened with severe consequences for the least developed countries,” they said.
From Washington Times
Brigid’s legend spread far and wide in northwest Europe centuries ago, taken by early Irish missionaries as they re-established Christianity after the fall of the Roman Empire.
From New York Times
Cheap and reliable sea transport has long been a foundational part of international trade, allowing manufacturers to shift production far and wide in search of low-wage labor and cheap materials.
From Seattle Times
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