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

In the near term, the uncertainty is so pervasive that it virtually guarantees the Fed does nothing, much as officials sat on their hands after the tariff announcements last spring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

It was silent, but pervasive, as if they had just accidentally strolled onto some theatrical stage and fouled the performance.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman