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rupture

[ruhp-cher] / ˈrʌp tʃər /






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However, analysts worry that stripping Zelensky of the order may lead to a major diplomatic rupture that can have serious repercussions for both countries.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

“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

This is a rare condition present at birth where arteries in the brain are clustered tightly together, putting them at high risk of rupture.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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




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