rife
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The beginning of the hajj this week comes as speculation was rife over a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran.
From Barron's • May 25, 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
The theme-park industry is rife with challenges such as flat attendance, inflation hitting operational costs and bad weather.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“Man on Fire” does what thrillers do, accelerating into insanity toward the end of its seven episodes, becoming increasingly implausible, frenetic and rife with coincidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
And walking without shoes meant that every step into the ash was rife with fresh heat.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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