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
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
Uganda imposed restrictions on movement across its border with DR Congo shortly after the outbreak began in May.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
And if Africa ever made the evening news, it was because of a disease outbreak.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
After a mainly dry start, outbreaks of rain are expected to arrive in many parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland by the end of the day, with heaviest rain in the north and west.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
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
“We are really good at detecting outbreaks but really lousy at investigating them,” Yiannas said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
In an apparent response, Rospotrebnadzor on Tuesday announced that Russia was prepared to assist the United States in combating its own outbreaks of infectious diseases.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
In order to forestall outbreaks of retaliatory violence, we arranged a week-long series of mass rallies and demonstrations throughout the country.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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