The impact could spread far and wide.

But the impact may spread much further, affecting not only Europeans but many Americans, too.

Like shock waves, the impact of the embassy bombing has spread from downtown Nairobi across the nation.

The industrial impact is spreading beyond the area affected directly by the earthquake.

The impact of such an agreement could spread beyond the relatively narrow scope of information technology.

Other economic data showed the impact of Asia's economic crisis is spreading throughout this country.

During the 1980's, while television tightened its hold on all kinds of public discourse, its impact also spread to music.

The impact is spreading globally and deepening in China.

But the impact of the notices, as they continue to pour in, could spread like ripples on a pond.

The impact spread wide, and thousands of people tore up their travel plans.