rampant

Example Sentences

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Haitians first became eligible for TPS in 2010 following a devastating earthquake and the country continues to suffer from severe poverty, rampant violence from heavily armed gangs and chronic political instability.

From Barron's

If the gossip ran rampant and Ba tried to force me to marry, I could still get another job and move into some cheap rooming house.

From Literature

Wales were rampant with another Rees-Zammit chase creating havoc in the Italy defence.

From BBC

Environmentalists have also condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's

Trailing 47-14 after an hour, France's four late tries were not enough to contain the rampant Scots but they did secure a potentially vital bonus point.

From BBC