rampant

Example Sentences

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But even with that trio fully available, the visitors might have struggled to contain a rampant Villa, who only increased the tempo throughout the match.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Haitians became eligible for TPS in 2010 following a devastating earthquake, and the country continues to suffer from severe poverty, rampant violence from heavily armed gangs and chronic political instability.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

In February 2025, he declared an emergency at the border over what he said was rampant migration and fentanyl trafficking and threatened 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, the top two U.S. trading partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The case has prompted concern and rampant speculation as investigators search for answers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The next day, Shumach wrote humorously of the assembled onlookers at the match: “Chess spectators are like Dodger fans with laryngitis—men with rampant emotions but muted voices.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady