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rife

[rahyf] / raɪf /


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The early days were rife with failure and the operation hemorrhaged money.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Unemployment is rife, healthcare struggling and the aid that once provided the basics for millions has dwindled to a fraction of what it once was.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Speculation about the manager's future has been rife for months, with the question about his tenure at Manchester City often coming up in news conferences.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Washington is rife with stories of people hanging on for this benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“America is an organized place, and job opportunities are rife there.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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