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epidemic

[ep-i-dem-ik] / ˌɛp ɪˈdɛm ɪk /




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I’m part of an epidemic among retirees, I’m convinced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

At the same time, chronic pain remains a widespread and costly condition, often described as a 'silent epidemic.'

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

"I know there's sort of a fly-tipping epidemic," he said, "but that takes the biscuit, doesn't it?"

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“This action seeks justice for a decorated American athlete who, in his pursuit of Olympic glory, was knowingly sacrificed to a silent epidemic of brain injury,” the court filing said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The diphtheria epidemic that had destroyed so many things in Las Pasturas had claimed her.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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