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rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /


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In March, Ramaphosa deployed soldiers to violence hotspots in Johannesburg, describing rampant crime as one of the biggest threats facing the country.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

The 6th Street Bridge in Los Angeles epitomizes the problem with rampant metal theft.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Where rules are not agreed or enforced, starvation and migration are rampant.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“This is a rampant issue in our society, and I end up talking to people all over the place that that is a top issue for them in their life,” Hines added.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

Speculation was rampant that Messner and Habeler had sucked oxygen from miniature cylinders hidden in their clothing.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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