11.   As soon as word spread about Red Line construction on the famous boulevard, the stampede to take temporary custody of the displaced stars began.

12.   As word spread about the situation, consumers reacted with outrage.

13.   Blue chip shares preferred by institutional investors fell, as concern spread about widespread forgeries.

14.   Breathtaking manifestations of the current epoch of cosmic evolution spread about them.

15.   A few weak rumors spread about a romance between Elly May and Elvis, says one biographer.

16.   After the Taliban fled western Afghanistan, word began to spread about the new rulers of Herat.

17.   By midday, the search had yielded pieces of foam insulation spread over about a mile of shoreline and part of an airplane headrest, officals said.

18.   But word has spread about Stephen and a fund-raising effort has taken root.

19.   Carefully spread about half the fudge sauce over the bottom of crust.

20.   Carmel said she hopes membership will grow as word spreads about the new group.