prevalent
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Example Sentences
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And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s not only a poor form of communication in that it’s passive-aggressive, but it also creates an environment where it becomes increasingly prevalent and acceptable.
From MarketWatch
It was prevalent in Sunday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea.
From BBC
Tehran has provided weapons, training and other aid to the Houthis, according to Washington, though the Houthis belong to a separate branch of Shiite Islam than the “Twelver” sect prevalent in Iran.
From Los Angeles Times
She charges the apps left her with anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia — a pathologically distorted self-perception, most prevalent in girls, that a growing body of research has linked to social platforms.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
