pervasive
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But still, that fear of running out because of a long-term-care need is pervasive.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
Interpol Secretary Valdecy Urquiza said human trafficking remained "one of the most profitable and pervasive forms" of organised crimes, generating billions in illicit revenue each year.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
If AI continues to be more pervasive, it’s becoming clear that it will create a larger market for cybersecurity companies to provide their services.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
“I remember walking on set and there was a pervasive nervous energy. But we could feel when we got it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
All he could taste was the pervasive and consuming despair, like soot on his tongue.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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