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rife (RIGHF) (adjective), rifer, rifest
1. A reference to something that is existing in a widespread or frequent manner: Poverty is rife in too many areas of the world.
2. Descriptive of being numerous in great quantities: The local marshlands are still rife or swarming with pesky mosquitoes.
Referring to something that is existing generally.
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