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The phrase "are continuing to spread" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing action or process that is currently happening, particularly in contexts related to information, diseases, or trends.
Example: "The rumors are continuing to spread despite efforts to clarify the situation."
Alternatives: "are still spreading" or "are ongoing in their spread."
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"They are continuing to spread the virus," he said.
But nodes are continuing to spread throughout the city and the country.
More than 2.5 million grey squirrels are continuing to spread north through England and into Scotland, out-competing the 140,000 remaining red squirrels and spreading the squirrelpox virus, which does not affect greys but rapidly kills reds.
The countryside in western Russia, suffering from the nation's hottest summer since recording began 130 years ago, is now battling wildfires that have engulfed 196,000 hectares (about 484 acres) and are continuing to spread.
In 2013, they reached Shropshire and are continuing to spread.
As persecution has decreased, polecats have re-occupied large areas of southern and midland England and are continuing to spread north and east.
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As a result, the trend is continuing to spread.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is continuing to spread worldwide, adding three million new infections each year.
The plant already covers a huge area and is continuing to spread rapidly.
The backlash to Black Lives Matter is continuing to spread across the country.
Six sites of cancer, and they were continuing to spread — to replicate — across my father's brain.
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