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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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This factor might go some way to explaining the runaway success of Sky series Brassic on Netflix these past few months.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
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Things don’t get any easier for the Citizens as they next travel to early runaway leader Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.Matias Grez, CNN, 27 Nov. 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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Island Interior The unexpected highlight of a trip to St. Kitts is visiting the island's lush, verdant interior.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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His first American doctor re-prescribed his existing medications, which led to severe uncontrolled seizures.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
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Other methods of preventing the fern’s uncontrolled spread include restricting the sale of the plant in garden centers and other retail outlets, raising public awareness of its aggressive tactics, and monitoring the distribution of the species.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 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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The dense needles of the noble fir aren't as prickly as some of its cousins, though its stiff branches can still support plenty of ornaments and lights.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Sok, a ranger patrolling the dense forests as part of the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project, has witnessed firsthand the transformation brought by the project.Suwanna Gauntlett, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Thoughtful strategic partnerships are a powerful tool in navigating today's global economy and securing a prosperous future.Bharath Kumar Kakkireni, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Since 2022, cider sommelier Dan Pucci and Madeleine Osborn have hosted their idiosyncratic take on an English wassail celebration, the ancient tradition of visiting apple orchards in the wintertime to fête the trees and promote a prosperous harvest in the year to come.Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 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 12 Dec. 2024.
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