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Fan out

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Movements

Used for describing physical spreading of people or things in an area.

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The search party fanned out to cover more ground.
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Strategy

Often implies a deliberate, organized action for efficiency.

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Detectives fanned out to canvass the neighborhood.
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Not Literal

Can be metaphorical, not just describing physical action.

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Rumors about the celebrity fanned out quickly.
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