run rampant

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: 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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The language of war has run rampant among far-right influencers since Kirk’s shooting. Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025 Here in his little 80-page grin-inducing edition published by Titan Books featuring those intimidating Klingons during their downtime, Spiotto lets his imagination run rampant in envisioning just what existence is like after the antagonism and combat plans are put away. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025 The Jazz can justify keeping him, as rumors again run rampant. Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 They’re designed for warmer weather where bugs run rampant during the hunting season. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for run rampant

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“Run rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20rampant. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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