endemic

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Honduras, one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, has long been a source of U.S.-bound migrants fleeing endemic violence and unemployment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The uphill nature of Lloyd’s battle to stamp out sexism and racism reflects endemic issues in the wider insurance world, according to people close to Lloyd’s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vast Australia is one of the world's most biodiverse countries, but 100 endemic species have become extinct since colonisation, official data shows.

From Barron's

Corruption and organized crime have been endemic in the former Soviet space since the Brezhnev era.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It is a convenient label for a loose and sometimes fractious group of generals and senior government officials that thrives amidst Venezuela’s endemic corruption,” Gunson said.

From The Wall Street Journal