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rife

[rahyf] / raɪf /


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The 30-year-old enters the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and is yet to sign a new deal, with speculation rife about his future this summer.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Kate Chatfield, executive director of the California Public Defenders Assn., said the confusion has led to a system that is rife with “punitive and vague consequences.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

The risks surfaced this past week in South Korea, a market dominated by highflying semiconductor stocks and rife with investors eager to pile on leverage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

In the days since Starmer resigned, speculation has been rife about who Burnham will appoint as finance minister.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

The speculation has been rife, fingers pointed at the police, at Kamal Abdic, at Scott.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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