prevalent
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"Given how prevalent planets are in our universe and in the Milky Way, I would wager that we'll find there are other planets there."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
“I think it’s something that’s obviously very prevalent in our sport and the more information, the better I think we’re able to take care of ourselves,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
At the same time, the television market is in flux as streaming becomes increasingly prevalent as a means of consuming content.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Industry data varies on how prevalent the price cutting is, but everything points to an increase.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Plants are also adapted to the diseases prevalent at their latitude.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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