outbreak
US /ˈaʊtˌbrek/
・UK /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
The outbreak of hostilities
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.
The outbreak of the disease caused widespread panic.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A sudden start or increase of fighting or other violence.
The outbreak of violence in the city led to numerous arrests.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A sudden bursting forth; eruption.
The outbreak of fire destroyed the forest.
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Why can’t prices just stay the same?
- The Great Depression was in part a deflationary spiral, solved only by the outbreak of World War II when the government supercharged spending and employment.
The Great Depression was in part a deflationary spiral, solved only by the outbreak of World War II when the government supercharged spending and employment.
- Solved only by the outbreak of World War Two,
Solved only by the outbreak of World War Two,
Taiwan Presidential Candidate Hou on China Ties
- When the Democratic Progressive Party was in power, it broke the delicate equilibrium in Taiwan and brought that dynamic balance to the edge of conflicts and the imminent outbreak of war.
When the Democratic Progressive Party was in power, it broke the delicate equilibrium in Taiwan and brought that dynamic balance to the edge of conflicts and the imminent outbreak of war.
New bird flu warning for pet owners
- At this animal sanctuary in Washington, 20 big cats were killed in the past month after a bird flu outbreak: cougars, tigers, and
At this animal sanctuary in Washington, 20 big cats were killed in the past month after a bird flu outbreak: cougars, tigers, and
- At this animal sanctuary in Washington, 20 big cats were killed in the past month after a bird flu outbreak.
At this animal sanctuary in Washington, 20 big cats were killed in the past month after a bird flu outbreak.
After two years of war, where will things go next? | Russia - Ukraine war
- The outbreak of the war.
The outbreak of the war.
- The outbreak of the war, both Presidents Putin and Zelensky vowed to end the fight with victory within a year.
The outbreak of the war, both Presidents Putin and Zelensky vowed to end the fight with victory within a year.
Attending School In A Different Country | April 6, 2022
- It's China's worst outbreak since the pandemic began.
It's China's worst outbreak since the pandemic began.
- But this latest outbreak is putting China's zero-COVID strategy to the limit, and is also putting its people's patience to the test.
But this latest outbreak is putting China's zero-COVID strategy to the limit, and is also putting its people's patience to the test.
Could Werewolves Be Real? | COLOSSAL MYSTERIES
- Some believe the whole panic may have been caused by a particularly bad rabies outbreak.
Some believe the whole panic may have been caused by a particularly bad rabies outbreak.
- Some believe the whole panic may have been caused by a particularly bad rabies outbreak.
Some believe the whole panic may have been caused by a particularly bad rabies outbreak.
LOOKOUT! Toxic Starfish!
- Now the Crown of Thorns is considered a problem species in many areas because if there's an outbreak of them, they can actually decimate a coral reef.
Now the Crown of Thorns is considered a problem species in many areas because if there's an outbreak of them, they can actually decimate a coral reef.
- If you have an outbreak in an area where there are no predators, they can quickly decimate a reef.
If you have an outbreak in an area where there are no predators, they can quickly decimate a reef.
The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
- Just as it had been in the First World War, the outbreak of war in Europe again saw the fighting spill over into the territories that European imperial powers held control of elsewhere around the world.
Just as it had been in the First World War, the outbreak of war in Europe again saw the fighting spill over into the territories that European imperial powers held control of elsewhere around the world.
- The outbreak of war in Europe again saw the fighting spill over into the territories
The outbreak of war in Europe again saw the fighting spill over into the territories
How covid-19 is boosting innovation | The Economist
- Sending all students home for the rest of this semester after a coronavirus outbreak on campus.
Sending all students home for the rest of this semester after a coronavirus outbreak on campus.
- ...after a coronavirus outbreak on campus
...after a coronavirus outbreak on campus
Why Is The US Dropping Billions Of Mutant Flies From The Sky?
- One outbreak might wipe out herds and lead to cruel, lingering deaths for countless animals in the wild.
One outbreak might wipe out herds and lead to cruel, lingering deaths for countless animals in the wild.
- One outbreak might wipe out herds and lead to cruel, lingering deaths for countless animals in the wild.
One outbreak might wipe out herds and lead to cruel, lingering deaths for countless animals in the wild.