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abound

[uh-bound] / əˈbaʊnd /


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The disaster has claimed over 4,000 lives and injured almost 17,000 more people, and questions about the economic impact abound.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

Hipsters and college students abound in this Northeast L.A. treasure nestled between Glendale and Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Swimming pools, well-manicured lawns, carefully appointed midcentury interiors, glimmering light and stylish people abound.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Questions abound, though, about the reliability of AI agents - and there are concerns they will use their autonomy to act erratically.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Inside the church, pink and white flowers and balloons abound.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

And sheer uncertainty abounds over how to handle raw fruits and veggies while this parasite crawls about.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

But this is the time of year known in F1 as "silly season", when speculation abounds about driver movements.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Yet even in an area where luxury abounds and size really does matter, the Fosters’ property stands out as a true gem, thanks to the awe-inspiring features that are found inside and out.

From MarketWatch May 21, 2026

Still, skepticism abounds about whether the 400 million barrel release will be enough to keep prices below $100 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

The official ideology abounds with contradictions even where there is no practical reason for them.

From "1984" by George Orwell

Speculation and backlash abounded in early January, when online sleuths got wind of someone making nearly half a million dollars on Maduro's seizure.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

“I operated five venues in the pandemic, and conversations abounded like ‘Is this the death of live experiences?’”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant.

From Barron's Jan. 11, 2026

This year abounded in wild artificial-intelligence fantasies of transcending the human condition.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

At least nobody noticed this time, because hoots and hollers abounded as dozens of people stormed the stage.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

With conversations already bubbling up in response to public sentiment about AI and doom and gloom predictions abounding, here’s what to know.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

Despite theories abounding as to how he got there, police say there is no evidence at this point to suggest a crime has been committed.

From BBC Mar. 8, 2026

Psalm 103: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 26, 2025

All of these apartments were in neighborhoods that just happened to be highly family-friendly, with babies abounding.

From Slate Jan. 11, 2025

Ahead lay the scalloped ocean and the abounding blessed isles.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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