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Common and existing in large numbers

common

adjective

happening frequently, or existing in large amounts or numbers

numerous

adjective

existing in large numbers

prevailing

adjective

prevailing attitudes or types of behavior are the ones that are most common or have most influence

familiar

adjective

a familiar sight, problem, etc. is common and happens a lot

prevalent

adjective

very common in a particular place or among a particular group

predominant

adjective

the most common or greatest in number or amount

diffuse

adjective

existing over a large area or in many areas

prolific

adjective

existing in large numbers

rife

adjective

if something bad or unpleasant is rife, there is a lot of it

be everywhere

used for saying that something is very common

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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