The phrase "address the spread" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are discussing the need to manage, control, or respond to the dissemination of something, such as information, disease, or trends.
Example: "In order to effectively manage the outbreak, we must address the spread of the virus in our community."
Alternatives: "tackle the spread" or "manage the spread".
Around 1.1m Americans are HIV-positive, and more needs to be done to address the spread of the virus.
It should be said, however, that Harris's argument is incomplete, since he does not address the spread of Christianity in the Roman, British and French empires.
The country's success in eradicating polio, and a renewed enthusiasm for tackling dreadful sanitation, both suggest more capacity and greater will to address the spread of diseases.
The World Health Organisation has called an emergency meeting to address the spread of the mysterious Zika virus, as health experts warned the outbreak is ballooning at an "extremely alarming" rate.
The social network has more recently made several changes to address the spread of fake news and filter bubbles, as well.
The uncertainty band does not address the spread in the actual core analysis data, but it points out an uncertainty range that is related to the average permeability for a typical reservoir, presuming that the reservoir sandstones are almost shale-free.
But Mr. Pastrana's wary words seemed to strike a dissonant note, coming on the eve of President Clinton's arrival here Wednesday, when the leaders are to open a $7.5 billion plan to address the spreading trafficking problem in Colombia.
Brazil's success in addressing the spread and treatment of AIDS should be included in the notes of every publication that addresses the epidemiology of the disease.
Commissioner Bud Selig's open letter to baseball fans addressing the spread of performance-enhancing drugs among players is an outrage ("Selig Admits Baseball's 'Problems,' " June 16).
This has been a hallmark of his practice for more than 20 years, since he first started addressing the spread of luxury consumerism through his now-iconic series of lethal weapons (guns, grenades) and execution machines (electric chairs, guillotines) constructed from high-end packaging (Hermes, Chanel, Tiffany).
