run rampant
phrase
: to be very common or to spread very quickly and in a way that is difficult to control
Rumors of her engagement ran rampant.
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“Run rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20rampant. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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