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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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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There’s even a yoga deck for a total wellness escape.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Add touches of soft and cozy textures to finish the look—and don’t forget to layer your textiles and pillows for the ultimate comfort escape.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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But in Guam, with no predators and an abundance of naive prey, its population exploded.Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Nara's TikTok account exploded in popularity during her pregnancy, giving followers a front-row seat to the experience.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 1 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 13 Nov. 2024.
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