on the rampage
Example Sentences
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The hungry rodents had been on the rampage there for decades, gobbling up native seabird eggs and threatening the local biodiversity.
From Scientific American • May 12, 2023
"And that takes a long time to do. Meanwhile, that tiger, if it is a proclaimed man-eater, or has a propensity to kill humans and eat them, is going to continue on the rampage."
From Salon • May 18, 2022
Warning signs are also apparent in other states, where the coronavirus is once again on the rampage.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2021
She describes the rugby player as "lovely and extremely supportive - he's learned to keep a low profile when the hormones in the household are on the rampage".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2018
There may be a shower in Golden, but the creek will get on the rampage anyway, and maybe carry away some of the bridges.
From The Delafield Affair by Kelly, Florence Finch