broke

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This gave the Magnificent Seven companies a valuation reset — and when the Iran war broke out, the selloff pushed their share prices even lower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

Denser sponges held up better over time and released fewer microplastic fibers, while less dense versions broke down more quickly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

When the news reached the public, according to Antony Beevor, “wild cheering” broke out in theaters and “restaurants exploded with joy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

El Camino Real 5, Taft 3: The Royals broke a 3-3 tie with two runs in the top of the ninth to stay one game ahead in the West Valley League.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Another tether between her soul and body broke.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman