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rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /


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The rampant speculation has been fueled by an army of commentators and market influencers online.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Copper theft became so rampant that in 2024 the Los Angeles Police Department launched a specialized unit called the Heavy Metal Task Force to track down thieves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

But even with that trio fully available, the visitors might have struggled to contain a rampant Villa, who only increased the tempo throughout the match.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Tessellations set out to offer an alternative to the cutthroat competition rampant in many schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In an effort to address the rampant joblessness among black men labeled criminals, a growing number of advocates in recent years have launched Ban the Box campaigns.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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