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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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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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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 photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Committee’s findings would carry the imprimatur of official Congressional action; b. Media coverage would be immediate and widespread; c.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 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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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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Kids being required to distance from each other, including no longer hanging out at school, at parties, or even at football games, meant substance use became less prevalent almost overnight.Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
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The bill comes at a prominent time for artificial intelligence advances where deepfakes and unauthorized use of artists' voice and likeness becomes more prevalent.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 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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State of play: More than half of the top 10 headlines from Axios Denver this year focused on public officials or elections.John Frank, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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As a public official, Burchett should have known and done better.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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