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prevalence

[prev-uh-luhns] / ˈprɛv ə ləns /


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For many diseases, it is impossible or impracticable to collect detailed, local-level prevalence data.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

This is the highest prevalence recorded in Wales to date and the highest rate among all four UK nations.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Despite her prevalence on the New York scene, Ms. Kusama struggled to find success while artists with whom she exhibited—and who often borrowed ideas from her uncredited—quickly achieved fame and a sizable market.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

"Together, these findings indicate that NFL players have a higher prevalence of CTE at death than has been previously shown in multiple community based studies," wrote the authors.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

The lyrics retain images of early American life: the one-room schoolhouse, the rural environment, no industrial noise and automobiles, and the prevalence of animals.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

"Obviously poverty is likely to play an important role, but other countries with similar per capita incomes have lower prevalences of child stunting," said Doak.

From Reuters Feb. 4, 2013

Given a world without religious faith, in full social revolution, with possibilities of wealth and power dangled before every man's eyes—what can you expect but the prevalences of a more or less ferocious egoism?

From Our Friend the Charlatan by George Gissing




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