The news spread by word of mouth.

这消息是口头传开的。

《牛津词典》

The news spread widely after it was reported by a local newspaper．

这个消息经当地报纸报道后广为传播。

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The news spread like wild-fire.

消息像野火般迅速传播开来。

《新英汉大辞典》

The news spread quickly. Thousands rushed west.

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The Environmental Teach-In group began to educate people about how to take action locally and spread the news of the event.

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As many of the gold seekers began to leave, news spread of another huge discovery of gold.

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The news spread across Saudi media, too, and not all of the reactions were positive.

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As the news spread, people looked to PETA for their reaction, thinking surely they'd cook Sony's proverbial goose.

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Selerity alerted clients, who were able to buy gasoline futures contracts before the news spread widely and caused prices to soar, says Mr. Terpstra.

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