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

But he added the States of Guernsey owned airline was spending around 120% more on fuel than it had been before the outbreak of the Iran war.

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

Dogs at the Chesterfield Square animal shelter have been kept inside their kennels for three weeks due to a giardia outbreak.

From Los Angeles Times • 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