pervasive

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Local media have often linked his rise to a pervasive anxiety in Chinese society, driven by a slowing economy and a sluggish youth employment rate.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

“In Texas, there’s less of a pervasive concern for emissions,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Different individuals responded in different ways to the new pervasive spirit of competition.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton