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Meanings of pervasive in English

Spreading or spread throughout.

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Manifested throughout.

Usage of pervasive in English
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The point about culture change is that it needs to be pervasive.
The Guardian
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Background: 'Natural' is a pervasive discourse with mixed meanings in contemporary society.
Pubmed
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MultiChoice further said in the report: Piracy in sports is also pervasive.
The South African
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However, though the U-shaped curve is pervasive it's most certainly not universal.
The Guardian
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The current pervasive anxiety has made OTC trading appear fraught with risk.
Reuters
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In South Korea and in China, faster 5G networks are more pervasive.
Reuters
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It all brings the dream of truly pervasive information that much closer.
Wired
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That shows the pervasive nature of the problem we face, she said.
The Guardian
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There was a pervasive sense that the social order was breaking down.
The Guardian
10
Galway knows what Tallaght is going through in terms of pervasive gloom.
The Irish Times
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Season four, episode nine Food has a pervasive existence in The Wire.
The Guardian
12
The pervasive nature of these chemicals mean they are found everywhere now.
The Guardian
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The change now is that dissent has become open, pervasive and unquenchable.
The Guardian
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In the current climate of disclosure of pervasive corruption in public life.
The Irish Times
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One of the most conspicuous examples is the pervasive use of allegory.
A History of English Literature
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Some experts warn that algorithmic bias is already pervasive in many industries.
News.com.au
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Pervasive through the time
Pervasive across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common