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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Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
Officials in Rockdale County, where the fire broke out, have filed a federal lawsuit against BioLab, the company that owns the chemical plant, for negligence.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Star video messages congratulating him on the Trailblazer Award came in from Shogun breakout Anna Sawai, series creator, producer and writer Justin Marks, as well as Liam Neeson and Casey Affleck — all of whom praised Asano on his infectious camaraderie and chameleonic gifts on screen.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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And despite Saied’s repression, antigovernment demonstrations do still break out.
—Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
Officials in Rockdale County, where the fire broke out, have filed a federal lawsuit against BioLab, the company that owns the chemical plant, for negligence.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, this hyaluronic acid serum also includes lactic acid, which helps reduce acne breakouts and reduce the appearance of blemishes for an overall smoother complexion.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Star video messages congratulating him on the Trailblazer Award came in from Shogun breakout Anna Sawai, series creator, producer and writer Justin Marks, as well as Liam Neeson and Casey Affleck — all of whom praised Asano on his infectious camaraderie and chameleonic gifts on screen.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Mountain Fire erupted at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday and was fueled by what fire officials called a significant Santa Ana wind event, with gusts of over 60 mph.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Encounters with the opposing party erupted in shouting and worse.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Escape From Tarkov Halloween event is in full swing and after a new patch earlier today two new quests have been added, as well as multiple changes being made to the zombie spawn rate.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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James tries screaming and pushing the container open, drawing the attention of others, who stack pillows over the container to prevent his escape.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the face of tragedy, the armor protecting her interior fragility comes undone, and the same intense force of will that may or may not have exploded a copper pot or ignited fire to a poster directs itself inward.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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If Colorado voters ban mountain lion hunting, would the feline’s population explode — or stabilize on its own?Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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The real meat of the episode is the fight between Bronwyn and Lisa, which has been bubbling since the flight to Palm Springs.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Venezuela retaliated by refusing deportation flights from the United States and Mexico.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Break out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20out. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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