rife
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"The investigation, prosecution, and trial of Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili have been rife with human rights violations and have exposed some of the systemic deficiencies of Thailand's criminal justice system."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The beginning of the hajj this week comes as speculation was rife over a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Speculation about the manager's future has been rife for months, with the question about his tenure at Manchester City often coming up in news conferences.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In a country where corruption is rife but ostentatious displays of wealth are frowned upon, Zanjani attracted ire among many.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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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