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Run Rife

Description:

Run Rife is an idiomatic phrase used to describe something that is prevalent, widespread, or abundant. It implies that a particular situation, behavior, or phenomenon is occurring excessively or uncontrollably.

Examples:

As a Verb:

1. Corruption has been running rife in the government, causing distrust among the citizens.

2. Rumors are running rife about their alleged relationship.

As an Adjective:

1. The town was plagued by crime, with burglaries running rife.

2. During flu season, illnesses were running rife in the crowded schools.

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