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outbreak

[out-breyk] / ˈaʊtˌbreɪk /


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There is a vaccine for the most common Zaire species, but this outbreak is being caused by another species, called Bundibugyo.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The World Health Organization has triggered an international health alert but the true scale of the outbreak is not yet known.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

It was there, at the outbreak of World War II, that he helped to “rebury” the treasures of the National Archaeological Museum to protect them from bombing raids, Nazi archaeologists and plundering soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Earlier this week, the California Department of Public Health announced it was investigating a suspected E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop chain between March 27 and April 30.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"They're in the hospital. You've heard about the recent outbreak? They're victims of that."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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