rampant

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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

The details of the indictment are “a reminder of how rampant this problem is,” said Dean Ball, a former Trump administration official who worked on technology and national security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Environmentalists have also condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Rumors were rampant in the camps that American troops were gaining ground in Europe.

From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren