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rife

[rahyf] / raɪf /


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Hesitation can be especially rife in fields like law, Glazer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

He projects Tesla’s sales in China, the world’s largest market for automotive sales and rife with tough competition, to grow 3%.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 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

Handling mistakes were rife from both sides as Wales led by nine points at half-time with the break extended to 20 minutes because of the warm weather.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Life is rife with many moments of misfortune, which we must learn to see as opportunities.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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