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rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /


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Elections are seen as a crucial step to stabilizing the government and tackling rampant crime in Haiti, which has been engulfed for years by gang warfare and political chaos.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

A main issue in this election for Arab Israelis is rampant gang crime.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

I’m not pining for a return to the Victorian era, but politeness and decency should include respect, common interest and nailing a spike into today’s rampant narcissism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Waller said in an interview after the presentation that misinformation about the cameras is rampant online, and he called automated license plate readers a helpful and natural improvement in policing.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Chickens and rabbits scampered underfoot, dust and ashes coiled in rampant whirlwinds.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld


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