rupture
noun
the act of breaking or bursting.
had ruptured
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past perfectof rupture.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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John had ruptured the medial ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, although he didn’t know that then.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
As the tumour had ruptured, spreading cancer cells around her body, Ms Louise needed an operation which involved removing eight of her organs.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2025
For the study, researchers looked at 4,879 people who had ruptured brain aneurysms, called aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2024
The main supply pipe for the building’s fire suppression system had ruptured — and water was pouring into the basement.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
He accidentally hit a gas main that had ruptured during the earthquake.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
