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an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people over a wide area or throughout the world
The 1918 flu pandemic claimed millions of lives. the AIDS pandemic
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Recent Examples of pandemic
Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
During the coronavirus pandemic, Oz promoted the treatment of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug unproven in treating COVID-19.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
The agency was heavily scrutinized for its distribution of the pandemic loans.
—Madeleine Ngo, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rich began writing new material during the COVID pandemic, sending about 40 songs to Chris between 2021 and 2022.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
During the coronavirus pandemic, Oz promoted the treatment of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug unproven in treating COVID-19.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
While much of voters' anger was focused on inflation, the job market also played a role in their views, with the unemployment rate inching up from a pandemic low of 3.4%, and with some workers saying their pay hasn't yet caught up to inflation.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
The agency was heavily scrutinized for its distribution of the pandemic loans.
—Madeleine Ngo, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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International consulting firm McKinsey & Company agreed Friday to resolve criminal charges with federal prosecutors in two states for its role in helping Purdue Pharma boost sales of OxyContin and other opioid painkillers, fueling an addiction epidemic.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Friday agreement is just the latest in a series of legal developments tied to McKinsey's role in the opioid epidemic.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Panzi, previously hit by a typhoid outbreak two years ago, faces intersecting public health crises, including a seasonal flu resurgence, widespread malnutrition and low vaccination rates, all of which render children particularly vulnerable.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Although Amazon has little experience in the auto industry, its vast and highly engaged customer base as well as the widespread dissatisfaction with traditional car dealership experiences should give it a meaningful opportunity.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Information overload is a pervasive issue for today’s leaders.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most prevalent on the list of the trendiest design styles of 2024 were a collection of terms that suggest a return to traditional decor.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fentanyl was the most prevalent of the drugs tested, found in 24 of the samples, the researchers found.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The study authors also found higher scores on general wellbeing, career satisfaction, and overall work quality of life.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets would consider hiring a head coach before their general manager, according to ESPN, which is a less traditional approach.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Syrian economy was teetering, thanks in large part to U.S.-led sanctions, and corruption was rife.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Opportunities are particularly rife for free graphics and design apps, a category that’s positively saturated with AI content creation tools.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Pace over blocks of Roman roads where warehouses, public baths and markets once buzzed; examine varied mosaics that portray everyday events from a magnificent but fleeting era.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The programs in both Flint and Kalamazoo rely on a combination of public and philanthropic dollars, from funders like the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Stryker Johnston Foundation and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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