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rupture

[ruhp-cher] / ˈrʌp tʃər /






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Navigating that kind of rupture would take poise, flexibility, and tact.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

This plaque can restrict blood flow, and under certain conditions, it may rupture and trigger a heart attack or stroke or require urgent medical treatment to restore circulation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

One of the myths Okrent tackles involves Sondheim’s supposed rupture with Judy’s husband, whose vision had helped fuel shows such as “Company,” “Follies” and “A Little Night Music.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The toxic turn between OpenAI and Anthropic fuels distrust and threatens to further rupture consensus around still-evolving safety practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

I helped the soldier with the rupture up on the seat with us.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway




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