rife
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The early days were rife with failure and the operation hemorrhaged money.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
There is also some managerial uncertainty at City, with speculation rife that boss Pep Guardiola could decide to step down this summer.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
An Apple Maps service launched in 2012 was so rife with error that Cook published an apology letter.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
“The Idol” was as racy as “Euphoria” but rife with creative issues as the original director left and Levinson took over.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“Nothing to be nervous about! So it’s a big game. But in the grand scheme of things, in a world rife with famine, disease, war, natural disasters, and crime, is a game all that important?”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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