The court today took note of the state and local sanctions against South Africa that were widespread during the 1980's.

Their use was widespread in England during the middle ages through to the 18th century.

Prosecutors say corruption was widespread during his 32-year rule, which ended in 1998.

Thus, this practice became widespread during the war in areas conquered.

Veneration of the saint was widespread during the 5th to 7th centuries.

The declines were widespread in 2002 - more so than during the previous years of the bear market.

The making of these swords was widespread especially during the mid-1600s .

Attacks on Hindu communities had been widespread during the 1971 war.

The use of the Tagalog script was widespread during the 15th century.

Extraction industries and innovations became widespread during the 19th century.