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Rife

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Negative Context

Used to highlight widespread problems or negative situations, often socially or politically charged.

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Discrimination is still rife in certain communities.
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No Physical Spread

Focuses on non-physical spread like ideas or behaviors, not diseases or tangible things.

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Superstitions are rife in the remote village.
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Intensity

Emphasizes the severe level or high intensity of the situation described.

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After the scandal, speculation was rife about the CEO's resignation.
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