abound
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We live in a media world where “best of” lists abound, and can be taken to extremes—Rolling Stone can publish “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” and pretend it has some curatorial significance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
There is no public official data on racial inequality in Zambia, but anecdotes and discussions on the topic abound on social media.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Encouraging us to shift our gaze from the wall to our devices — to assume that accursed downward tilt of the neck when splendors abound before our eyes — is simply detrimental.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
“Apathy and confusion abound, and in our view, investors need to stay selective and have some patience,” he said in a note released Saturday.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Characterizing the similarities is as difficult as nailing down a blob of mercury, because exceptions abound and human behavior is always multifaceted.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing abound
Island of the Blue Dolphins
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Out of My Mind
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