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Discover Ludwig"were spread" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used when talking about a past state of being spread out or distributed. For example, "The news of his death was quickly spread, and thousands of people were in mourning."
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were spread
verb
To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
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"They were spread out everywhere".
The tents were spread farther apart.
Losses were spread across the market.
Helmets were spread across the floor.
Vegetables were spread over flat surfaces.
"Ralph Miliband's views were spread widely.
The killings were spread over seven states.
The deaths were spread across 31 states.
When falsehoods were spread, they went unanswered.
The assignments were spread throughout the curriculum.
Then sails were spread, to every wind that blew.
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