epidemic

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

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

From BBC

Each time he announces a consequential decision, the report found, an “epidemic of suspicious trading” occurs just before the news would affect the markets.

From Salon

Fear, misinformation and stigma shaped public attitudes, while the epidemic continued to claim lives.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is an "epidemic of everyday crime", the home secretary says, such as shoplifting and phone theft.

From BBC