outbreak
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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
Since eradicating its last ASF outbreak, three decades ago, Spain's pork industry has grown enormously, to become the biggest in Europe with a value of €25bn.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
A Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson said: "Ministers should look at extending MenB vaccine access to older teenagers and university students, given the current outbreak in Kent."
From BBC • Apr. 3, 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
“War Admiral won’t outbreak Seabiscuit,” he said tersely, “he won’t outgame him, and he won’t beat him.”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.