Example Sentences

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All three devices showed noticeable swelling, and two of them had ruptured.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

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

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

The garden had perished during the war and the path had ruptured in a thousand places.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick