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endemic

adjective as in native

adjective as in (especially diseases) common in or exclusive to an area

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“The one thing that Bill was great at was building an image that was endemic to the person,” says Sykes.

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It will also shine a spotlight on corruption in Ukraine, which continues to be endemic despite work by Nabu and Sap in the 10 years since they were created.

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It was intended to give inmates a "short, sharp, shock" but the investigation found physical violence and summary punishments were endemic.

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Loneliness is endemic to their lives, and Luna, an ebullient personality, seems to be suffering from acute cabin fever.

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What was most powerful about Desmond’s description of endemic poverty is the specific language, images and emotions he used to conjure it.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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