rampant
Example Sentences
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Yet no migrants ever stayed at the Armoni, which became a symbol of rampant waste and abuse in the city’s hapless contracting with human-services companies and nonprofits.
"Unfortunately, it's something that largely goes unchecked," Amy Hunt said of social media, "it's somewhat allowed to run rampant".
From BBC
"We believe that there is rampant fraud, whether it be daycare centers, health care centers, or other organizations," she said.
From Barron's
The general justified deposing Condé on similar charges - including rampant corruption, disregard for human rights and economic mismanagement.
From BBC
Jerome Kramer, the sheriff of cattle-heavy Lincoln County, says cattle theft does happen, but is not as rampant as it could be if the state’s brand rules changed.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
