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rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /


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“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Back then, there was no freedom of speech, human rights abuses were rampant and the rights of women in particular were severely restricted, he recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Some of these investments—particularly those meant to replace creaky equipment—seem like the types regulators may be inclined to greenlight even if inflation runs rampant or the economy enters a downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The UN rights office called for more action to tackle rampant corruption and impunity in the poorest country in the Americas.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

And they don’t give you new lungs when you have an antibiotic-resistant bacteria running rampant inside of you.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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