burgeon

Example Sentences

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But dengue and Zika could burgeon in a warmer world.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 25, 2023

Even beyond the pandemic, he feels optimistic that the business will continue to burgeon — especially in the toilet-paper-loving U.S., where he sees a broad horizon for growth, especially among environmentally conscious consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021

As a result, the second joey, after it is born and has grown in the pouch, will be exiting the pouch around the time that spring grasses burgeon, when there is plenty to eat.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2020

The season’s traditions burgeon with messages of brotherhood and good will.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2019

As I drained the glass now, new life seemed to burgeon within me.

From Right Ho, Jeeves by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)