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
Washington is rife with stories of people hanging on for this benefit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
An Apple Maps service launched in 2012 was so rife with error that Cook published an apology letter.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 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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