prevalent
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It was prevalent in the 18th century and is nearly universal in our own moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
Share ownership is widespread in the United States, where individual retirement funds invested in stocks and bonds are much more prevalent than government-funded pensions.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
"Given how prevalent planets are in our universe and in the Milky Way, I would wager that we'll find there are other planets there."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
“The Brandon-versus-Dylan debate still feels so prevalent today,” said Garth, referring to the rivalry between the hunky male leads played by Jason Priestley and Luke Perry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
These chemicals seem to initiate the malignant change, which may then be completed by other chemicals of types prevalent in the environment.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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