rife
Example Sentences
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Social media is rife with fabricated satellite imagery, heatmaps and other pseudo forensic visuals used to cast doubt on genuine evidence from the war, researchers say.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Over the past few years, my texts have become rife with mangled words and strange punctuation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
With multiple trail options, the hillsides of this dried-up river valley are rife with vibrant blooms, particularly bush sunflowers and lacy phacelia.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
"I'm not ill very often but I remember the norovirus was rife at the time and I started to feel very dodgy," she later told The Sun.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Life is rife with many moments of misfortune, which we must learn to see as opportunities.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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