outbreak
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Because the options market is apparently bracing for an outbreak of volatility beginning later this month.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Since the outbreak of the war, Russia has sent humanitarian aid to Iran, but has otherwise not officially announced any concrete assistance.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
A Qantas flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled on Saturday, after an outbreak of bedbugs on the plane.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The new outbreak of violence came as Prince Mohammed was working to contain the confrontation with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The latest outbreak was allegedly the result of human waste contaminating a local water supply in the central plateau.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
When several different microorganisms are associated with a disease, identifying the responsible bacteria, predicting outbreaks, and developing consistently effective treatments become more challenging.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
The country has experience containing several Ebola outbreaks, including through surveillance, contact tracing and the isolation of suspected cases.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The FDA unveiled a 10-part plan to mitigate and prevent future cyclospora outbreaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The antibiotic is among those used to treat plague in countries that see cases each year, helping to contain outbreaks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
All those outbreaks were in some way linked with the proximity of the Count.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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