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rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /


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For ordinary Iranians, the standoff is likely to bring only more economic pain after years of rampant inflation, which in December and January fuelled massive anti-government protests.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

He was seen as a living embodiment of a sport that has become a Wild West of free-flowing cash, rampant opportunism and nonexistent loyalty.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Although ICE raids aren’t as rampant here as they were a year ago, the South Central community faces new challenges in the midst of changes to federal spending.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Yusuf has not publicly commented on the case against him, but the arrest has reignited speculation that collusion could be the reason behind rampant insecurity in the country.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

They would not care to cook with the fresh basil that grows rampant in Gerald’s garden or to spend a whole day boiling blueberries for jam.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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