bouts
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Despite the uptick, officials say California is not included in the cyclosporiasis outbreak that’s hit 15 states, sickening tens of thousands of people with prolonged bouts of diarrhea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The touching moments of aspirational maturity are set against bouts of jealousy, public embarrassment and other adolescent growing pains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
At this point, investors have grown accustomed to brief bouts of volatility — spurred by tariffs, the war with Iran or creeping worries about the payoff on artificial-intelligence-related investments.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
In Glasgow, bouts begin on 24 July, with the finals on 31 July and 1 August.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
“I was a Girl Scout. I’m always prepared for my inevitable bouts of hunger.”
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
