prevalent
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The report, based on two years of Medi-Cal data, suggests that the state is moving in the wrong direction even as eye problems become more prevalent among kids.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The narrative quickly cuts to South London, where heartbreak's as prevalent as the pigeons.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Specifically, according to Alexander, “D-MER does tend to be more prevalent in those who have ADHD, are autistic, or people that have dealt with previous diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.”
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026
Red foxes are one of the most prevalent carnivorous mammals globally and are found in Europe, Asia and North America as well as in parts of Africa.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
In reality, I regularly observe in New Guinea that native societies there differ greatly from each other in their prevalent outlooks.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
