outbreak

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The disease was first documented in a major outbreak between 1955 to 1956, but it took decades before it became a major focus of scientific research.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

In February, an outbreak of measles in some schools in north London prompted health authorities to remind parents to vaccinate their children.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Since eradicating its last ASF outbreak, three decades ago, Spain's pork industry has grown enormously, to become the biggest in Europe with a value of €25bn.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Prices have climbed since the outbreak of the war, but at a much slower pace than overall crude oil.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Since the outbreak of the war, interest in uranium has intensified in Germany,” Einstein warned.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin