epidemic
Example Sentences
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It's a Sin told the story of a young group of friends in London at the height of the Aids epidemic.
From BBC
Federal regulators call it a growing epidemic, and stopping the thieves has become a game of cat and mouse for law enforcement.
He called it an “epidemic” that is “running rampant,” which is untrue.
From Los Angeles Times
In the quest to combat the loneliness epidemic, it's important to realize that loneliness is not a personal failing or solely an individual issue.
From Salon
The reasons for the gun epidemic are no mystery to observers in other wealthy countries, where gun violence is rare.
From Los Angeles Times
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