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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
Peter Sullivan, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The economy has failed to rebound as strongly as anticipated after the lifting of very strict pandemic controls in late 2022, though the purchasing managers' index for November showed signs of modest recovery in the industrial sector.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
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
What's inside: Those details, which are not final, include:
A two-year extension for Medicare telehealth flexibilities, five years for the hospital at home program, a five year reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act to fight opioid abuse, and one to two years for the pandemic preparedness PAHPA bill.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The economy has failed to rebound as strongly as anticipated after the lifting of very strict pandemic controls in late 2022, though the purchasing managers' index for November showed signs of modest recovery in the industrial sector.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The study underscores the importance of tackling the obesity epidemic, with one billion individuals projected to be living with obesity by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The obesity epidemic is a ticking time bomb, and the current system of trial and error isn't cutting it.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 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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And most fatally, a military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, derailed reform entirely, leading to widespread and ongoing internal violence and humanitarian crisis.Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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For the health market professionals working at America’s provider and insurer organizations, this data is pervasive, almost unavoidable.Virgil Bretz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Montgomery officials say the need for such assistance is pervasive, even in one of the Washington region’s wealthiest counties, where large mansions and pristine golf courses are a short drive away from neighborhoods where going to a food shelter is a regular routine.Katie Shepherd, Baltimore Sun, 26 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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This phenomenon suggests that many chief executives are benefiting from general market momentum rather than their own strategic decisions or leadership skills.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Proposition 35 backers say state lawmakers could still choose to increase funding for the facilities by allocating money from the state general fund, where some of the tax revenue is going.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Speculation has been rife over the past few days that the wipe may not arrive on a Thursday as is usually the case.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 25 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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Within minutes, that criticism is public for the world to see, and the person on the receiving end feels its sting.Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Issues like data privacy, algorithmic bias and transparency must be at the forefront, ensuring that AI does not perpetuate inequalities or endanger public trust.Sarim Nadeem, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandemic. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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