as in frequency
the fact or state of happening often
the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public
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Entrepreneurship is a key measure of the report, so the prevalence of young firms helps buoy rankings.
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Worth Sparkman, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been the source of some controversy among NFL fans due to the prevalence of penalties called in favor of the three-time Super Bowl MVP.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the prevalence of insomnia tends to increase with age, and alcohol consumption can worsen it, according to researchers.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Regardless of the prevalence, finding ways to relieve the symptoms and decrease stress is essential.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
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Worth Sparkman, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been the source of some controversy among NFL fans due to the prevalence of penalties called in favor of the three-time Super Bowl MVP.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the prevalence of insomnia tends to increase with age, and alcohol consumption can worsen it, according to researchers.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Regardless of the prevalence, finding ways to relieve the symptoms and decrease stress is essential.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Prevalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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