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Meanings of rife in English

Generally accepted, used or practiced at the moment.

Excessively abundant.

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Usage of rife in English
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A new report just released says serious bullying is rife in parliament.
Radio NZ
2
However, pickpockets are quite rife in the city, so please be careful.
The South African
3
Piracy is as rife as the reduced sea traffic nowadays can support.
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4
The exploitation of Indigenous peoples continues today and colonialism is still rife.
The South African
5
It's difficult to read the British system, and political illiteracy is rife.
The Guardian
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The video game industry has been rife with consolidation in recent months.
Reuters
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A more antagonistic Afriforum stepped into this moment rife with political opportunity.
The South African
8
He alleged that the plaintiffs' case is rife with fraud and corruption.
Reuters
9
One of the sins then rife in Israel, was a family sin.
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Clean water is also scarce, illness rife and social distancing nearly impossible.
Reuters
11
Syphilis and gonorrhoea were rife in the 19th century, particularly among soldiers.
The Irish Times
12
Holiday months and weekends throughout the year are rife with dogsitting requests!
News.com.au
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It was a row house in an area rife with student housing.
Exit strategy
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Its long land frontier with Iran is rife with cross-border militant activity.
Reuters
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It's the first investigation into a problem that's been rife for decades.
Radio NZ
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Such an idea was rife with implications, and ahead of its time.
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