rupture

Example Sentences

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He suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon in March 2025 and underwent back surgery last October.

From Barron's

Woods has been recovering from rupturing an Achilles tendon in March 2025 and back surgery in October.

From BBC

Myanmar's military has long presented itself as the only force guarding the restive country from rupture and ruin.

From Barron's

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

It was known that this all time great golfer was in a race to recover from a ruptured Achilles and two back surgeries in time to take on the undulating demands of Augusta National.

From BBC