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rupture

[ruhp-cher] / ˈrʌp tʃər /






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Several days after the injection, she had to have emergency surgery after showing signs of an ectopic pregnancy rupture.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

“Does it rupture and spill, or does it blow up?” said Craig Covey, the division chief at the Orange County Fire Authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

A pipeline rupture in East Los Angeles early Friday morning resulted in a crude oil spill, according to officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A conversation between Lai and Trump would be a major break in US diplomatic policy and risk a rupture with Beijing.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The cheese-monger laughed so hard that Tyrion feared he was about to rupture.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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