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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The preliminary report found that the protective surround of a fuel hose had ruptured, leaving "a discernible hole in the hose".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024
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 news comes after “The Daily Show” veteran revealed on Nov. 27 that his appendix had ruptured, requiring surgery around Thanksgiving weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
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
They didn’t know an aneurysm had ruptured in the network of blood vessels at the bottom of her brain called the circle of Willis.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
