as in frequency
the fact or state of happening often
the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public
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More than 200 such bottles have previously been unearthed, reflecting the widespread prevalence of belief in witches several centuries ago, according to research from McGill University.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
At first construction moved slowly due to the prevalence of disease and bureaucratic red tape.
—Julie Greene / Made By History, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
Any aspersions for the prevalence of fake Louis Vuitton should be cast on Canal Street in New York, not in France.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
According to a Newsweek article, Delta has reduced the prevalence of emotional support animals after implementing stricter documentation requirements.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
At first construction moved slowly due to the prevalence of disease and bureaucratic red tape.
—Julie Greene / Made By History, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
Any aspersions for the prevalence of fake Louis Vuitton should be cast on Canal Street in New York, not in France.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
According to a Newsweek article, Delta has reduced the prevalence of emotional support animals after implementing stricter documentation requirements.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Prevalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalence. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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