appendix

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The plagiarised work now finds its place in an appendix to the forthcoming collection Dylan Thomas - The Complete Poems.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Inside, they found Thomas going into septic shock due to a ruptured appendix, according to a report from the San Bernardino County coroner’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

If instituting fair grades leads to crying, sobbing and “soul-crushing” setbacks, I wish her luck should she ever be called on to dig out a ruptured appendix at 3 a.m. on her birthday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

"By the time he got there, his appendix was completely burst, he had a blocked bowel, it was twisted. He was in a real mess," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

Dr. Achufusi, an avuncular and pleasant man, pressed at Ifemelu’s side and announced, “It’s your appendix, very inflamed. We should get it out quickly.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie