rupture
noun
the act of breaking or bursting.
Example Sentences
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I’m not sure that the novel’s carefully observed coming-of-age tale completely syncs with Jeon-Gi’s freakish behavioral ruptures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“The potential for further geopolitical ruptures in the next few years cannot be discounted, raising the possibility of further disruptive supply shocks,” they wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The catastrophic explosion occurs when a pressurized vessel containing a liquid ruptures.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
This gave researchers an exceptionally detailed look at how the fault behaves leading up to, during, and after major ruptures.
From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026
“You’ll have to go to a hospital. If the appendix ruptures, you may get peritonitis, and the infection will spread.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
