serious outbreak

Frequency: 8.220.1 per million words

Emphasizes the dangerous or severe consequences of an outbreak.

outbreakADJECTIVE + outbreak

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serious

Examples (10)

  • The government is preparing for a serious outbreak of the disease.
  • A serious outbreak of civil unrest was reported in the capital.
  • Public health officials are working to prevent a serious outbreak of food poisoning.
  • The region has been battling a serious outbreak of cholera for months.
  • Experts warned of a potential serious outbreak if vaccination rates remain low.
  • Measures were quickly implemented to contain the serious outbreak of the virus.
  • The historical records show a serious outbreak of plague devastated the city.
  • There was a serious outbreak of fighting near the border last night.
  • Failure to act swiftly could lead to a more serious outbreak.
  • The hospital is under immense pressure due to a serious outbreak of infection.