had spread
- past perfect of spread.
Example Sentences
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said a misinterpretation of the court ruling had spread among migrants and traffickers, leading to the influx.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
On Wednesday, barristers described how damp and mould had spread to coffins, and that faeces and dried bodily fluids were seen on the floor.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
In France, hot weather and dried out vegetation have fueled fires that by Monday had spread across more than 285,000 acres—an area that has increased 18% since the weekend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
As of 10 p.m., the blaze had spread to 223 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
By 1928 it had spread into the suburbs of Mobile and thereafter continued an invasion that has now carried it into most of the southern states.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
