その噂はあっという間に町中に広まった。
The rumor spread through the whole town in no time.
仏教は六世紀に日本へ伝わり、やがて全国に広まった。
Buddhism reached Japan in the sixth century and eventually spread throughout the country.
この習慣が若者の間で広まったのはここ数年のことだ。
It is only in the last few years that this custom has become widespread among young people.