pervasive
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Her pervasive presence in Bollywood earned her the 1997 hit Cornershop tribute Brimful of Asha, and she was also known internationally for a collaboration with British musician Boy George.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The film explores fear — a sentiment Lapid believes is pervasive today.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“Fraud historically does not get the attention it deserves, so I’m glad to see a national spotlight on this pervasive problem,” Davis said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
“AI washing is pervasive right now,” says J.P.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The walls, the paneling, the pervasive heaviness of nearly new fixtures, the colossal firedogs, the walk-in fireplaces of bright new stone referred back through the centuries to a time of lonely castles in mute forests.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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