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
The U.S. remains China’s biggest single trading partner and its economy is still the world’s largest, meaning that a sharp rupture with the U.S. could inflict deep pain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The altercation threatened to descend into an acrimonious civil war, and I did my best to prevent a rupture.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing rupture
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