rife
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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
Mention markets is a category rife with sucker bets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The induction ceremony -- which doubles as a star-studded concert gala rife with tributes to the honorees -- will be held November 14 in Los Angeles.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Egyptian art is rife with depictions of musicians and their instruments, suggesting that music was an important feature of public and private life.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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