They felt it was God's will, and their duty,to spread American democracy and freedom across the continent.

VOA: special.2009.02.19

Yet many Americans believed the real purpose was to permit the spread of slavery.

VOA: special.2009.04.23

He believed the music was an easy and effective way to spread his message.

VOA: special.2009.10.14

They said it was part of a southern plan to spread slavery wherever possible.

VOA: special.2009.04.23

It was the toughest measure taken in Asia to curb the spread of the virus.

VOA: standard.2009.05.08

Daniel's pancreas was removed, but the cancer had already spread to his liver.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12