pervasive

Example Sentences

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The film explores fear — a sentiment Lapid believes is pervasive today.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Fraud historically does not get the attention it deserves, so I’m glad to see a national spotlight on this pervasive problem,” Davis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Mitu Gulati explains how the pervasive use of boilerplate contracts is creating a legal crisis.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Robe offset the pervasive green with a wool rug from Stark that provides warmth underfoot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

He enjoyed playing over what are called miniature games, short encounters of usually twenty moves or less, as if they were musical exercises, works of art unto themselves, usually with only one pervasive idea.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady