outbreak
Example Sentences
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The disease was first documented in a major outbreak between 1955 to 1956, but it took decades before it became a major focus of scientific research.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
While Bangladesh has long vaccinated children against the highly contagious disease, the recent outbreak has exposed gaps in its programme, raising concern.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Ordeig points to the "extreme biosecurity" which has long been in place in Spain and the efforts to control this outbreak.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“Prices have climbed since the outbreak of the war, but at a much slower pace than overall crude oil.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Her outbreak had terrified her, and for a time she made every effort to restore his sweet picture of her.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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