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as in runaway
showing no signs of being under control
the mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city
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as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously
try to avoid the patch of rampant poison ivy near the resting spot on the trail
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Recent Examples of rampant
Generally speaking, back then diet culture was rampant, reflected by the ubiquity of weight-loss advertisements, broad size-exclusion in fashion, and a media obsession with famous women’s bodies.
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Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
These days, data breaches and privacy concerns are rampant, so choosing the right email service is crucial.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
But millions of Americans blamed Biden for rampant inflation and concerns about immigration.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2024
California toughening penalties for crime In the Golden State, rampant crime and theft has prompted a ballot initiative aimed at reversing some of the change made with 2014’s Proposition 47.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
These days, data breaches and privacy concerns are rampant, so choosing the right email service is crucial.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
But millions of Americans blamed Biden for rampant inflation and concerns about immigration.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2024
California toughening penalties for crime In the Golden State, rampant crime and theft has prompted a ballot initiative aimed at reversing some of the change made with 2014’s Proposition 47.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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The runaway success sold over a million copies, and an additional four million digital copies were distributed for free.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The home's security cameras captured the chaos that ensued as the family sprang into action to retrieve the runaway dog.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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His journey had led him to the island of Koh Samui and into the open-air lobby of the Four Seasons Resort, overlooking lush mountains, glimmering ocean and $9,000-a-night villas.Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Natural Touches Woodland references bring a naturalistic counterpoint to the lush red-and-green palette that typifies Christmas—the more rustic, the more dramatic the contrast.Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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Patrollers will trigger slides with explosives, or by slope-cutting—skiing at a 45-degree angle across a hillside—prior to a run opening to reduce the risk of uncontrolled avalanches while the terrain is open.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Dec. 2024
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Those included that Anthony Fauci didn't organize a campaign to suppress theories that COVID originated with a lab leak, and that the Trump administration's pandemic response led to the uncontrolled spread of COVID in nursing homes.Victoria Knight, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some lawns have large weedy areas; remove and add new sod or plugs. 9.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Native plants fight for space with weedy elephant grass, Brazilian pepper and other invasive species.Patrick Farrell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
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For SaaS companies, customer lifetime value and net revenue retention often matter more than raw customer acquisition numbers.Mina Elias, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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His reaction to Neely touched raw nerves and fueled debate about race relations, public safety, urban life and different approaches to crime, homelessness and mental illness.Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Will Myers The swimming pool is positioned below the house, where it’s surrounded by dense greenery.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Parts of the dense, equatorial mainland, as well as the islands that lay off the shore of the nascent capital, Cayenne, would be turned into labor camps and prisons for the most serious criminal offenders in mainland France.Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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Looked at in a wealth sense, Fairfax and Montgomery aren’t nearly as prosperous as is assumed.John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Scooter’s work ethic has resulted in a prosperous career.Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Shoppers say the chairs’ cushions are thick and comfortable, noting that every piece feels sturdy.Shea Simmons, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Beauty Pie This candle from Beauty Pie has developed a cult following for its one-of-a-kind scent: luxurious and seductive without being thick, or overwhelming.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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