as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently
in the wake of news reports of deaths from the flu, panic broke out, and there was a mad rush for flu shots
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the captives had been planning to stage a breakout at the next change in shift for the guards
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Jack Smart, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Scale the projection to jibe with the average duration of 6.1 games over the last decade, and Fox is out around $91.6 million if the Dodgers break out the Swiffers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
Westbrook’s on-court production had been secondary to the intangible impression he’s left on Denver before Tuesday, when his breakout performance sparked a team on fumes in Brooklyn.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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After initially working as a child star in the 1980s, breaking out in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and 1985’s The Goonies, the Vietnamese-American star struggled to land roles as an adult and instead worked behind the camera as an action choreographer.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Scale the projection to jibe with the average duration of 6.1 games over the last decade, and Fox is out around $91.6 million if the Dodgers break out the Swiffers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
This can lead to clogged pores or breakouts in individuals prone to acne or congestion.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
Westbrook’s on-court production had been secondary to the intangible impression he’s left on Denver before Tuesday, when his breakout performance sparked a team on fumes in Brooklyn.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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In the days after the tragic incident, dozens of protests erupted in several locations around the country.Lauren Kent, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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The panel erupted, and Phillip tried to regain control.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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In a post on the official Escape From Tarkov social media accounts, the development team announced that since June 4, 2024 over 28,000 players have been banned by the anti-cheat system.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Following the misadventures of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer was (and still is, thanks to streaming services) an escape from our daily lives.Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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Growth exploded this year in particular, thanks to a rookie class headlined by Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, all of whom will now be expected to support the broader players’ efforts.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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The President exploded in anger, tried to get Pierson fired, and attempted to stop the briefings.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Bloomberg Spirit Airlines plans to lay off workers as the company dials back its flight schedules and sells aircrafts to stay afloat amid financial pressures.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Travelers can enter up to 10 times per flight, or up to 30 entries per month.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Break out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20out. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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