broke out
Example Sentences
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Initial investigations indicate the blaze broke out on the second floor and the cause was still being investigated, according to the Graubünden cantonal police.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The foursome had gathered in an apartment on Wilcox Avenue early on July 24 when an argument broke out, according to police.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Two people died and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out "almost simultaneously" on a Greek island near Athens on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
When the Civil War broke out, the area revealed itself to be “a border county in a border state,” as the local historical museum puts it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Prince broke out in a roar of laughter that brought Collins below.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
