epidemic

Example Sentences

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It's a Sin told the story of a young group of friends in London at the height of the Aids epidemic.

From BBC

Federal regulators call it a growing epidemic, and stopping the thieves has become a game of cat and mouse for law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

He called it an “epidemic” that is “running rampant,” which is untrue.

From Los Angeles Times

Tsai said Taiwan and Paraguay “helped each other to overcome the challenge of the epidemic.”

From Washington Times

Some of the biggest names in the game won’t be playing in the Women’s World Cup because of what feels like an epidemic of ACL injuries — and players are asking why.

From Seattle Times