rupture
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A high-end fizzy drink brand sold in Waitrose and Asda is recalling cans of one flavour over fears they "may rupture unexpectedly", posing a risk of injury.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Several days after the injection, she had to have emergency surgery after showing signs of an ectopic pregnancy rupture.
From Salon • May 26, 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
But it was real, I know that much, it was a physical rupture — a cracking-leaking-popping feeling.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
Vocabulary lists containing rupture
Make a Break for It: Rupt
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