11.   By midday, heavy clouds had spread across the sky.

12.   Forked lightning spread across the sky.

13.   Gradually the pale patches of fresh plaster spread across the blackened walls.

14.   He kept silent, a feline grin spreading across his face.

15.   His hair was sticky with blood and a purple bruise was spreading across his temple.

16.   How can health and local authorities develop cooperative procedures if care is spread across many health districts?

17.   I really lost heart when I realized that you could probably eat the chemicals spread across my table.

18.   In the last two weeks, the situation has become more serious, with riots and strikes spreading across the country.

19.   Outbreaks of rain will spread across northern parts.