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Outbreak
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the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease
Example
The government declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of civil unrest across the country.
Scientists are closely monitoring the potential outbreak of a new strain of influenza, conducting surveillance and developing vaccines.
Prompted by the sudden outbreak of wildfires, nearby communities faced a significant threat, resulting in the issuance of evacuation orders.
Fowl pest outbreaks impact the poultry industry economically.
Last month, the outbreak quickly infected a significant number of people.
