epidemic
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Many nurses moonlight to cover bills, contributing to the epidemic of burnout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
We hear often about the epidemic of loneliness that we are living in.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
The Aids epidemic of the 1980s robbed Hockney of many friends.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
A strong, united front could have made this epidemic a manageable outbreak.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
The stagnation that I so fervently glean on a daily basis seems an epidemic that only grows.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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