rife

Example Sentences

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SYDNEY—Speculation is rife that the U.S. and Japan could act jointly to support the yen.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lagos faces one of the most severe housing shortages in Africa and homelessness is rife in Nigeria's largest city by population but smallest by landmass -- set to become the world’s largest metropolis by 2100.

From Barron's

After the internet was turned back on, speculation was rife about what would happen next.

From BBC

Supposedly “laid back” Los Angeles was rife with sharp elbows, daggers plunged in backs and a relentless quest for glory.

From Los Angeles Times

Speculation was rife over what had caused the split—only for Allen to lay it all bare in her recently-released album, “West End Girl.”

From MarketWatch