rampant
Example Sentences
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Back then, there was no freedom of speech, human rights abuses were rampant and the rights of women in particular were severely restricted, he recalled.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Some of these investments—particularly those meant to replace creaky equipment—seem like the types regulators may be inclined to greenlight even if inflation runs rampant or the economy enters a downturn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Gloucestershire and England left-armer David Payne also took 2-35 on his IPL debut - he was signed as a late injury replacement at Sunrisers - but his side were unable to stop RCB's rampant chase.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Like most Americans, we had never seen a McDonald’s, though rumors of their existence were rampant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Mrs. Montague swept out, dragon rampant, quivering with indignation.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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