- present participle of burst.
bursting
Example Sentences
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Bursting forward with intent, Murillo held off two challenges before lashing a superb low strike past Ederson into the far corner from 25 yards.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Bursting on the scene as a top prospect with the Philadelphia Phillies, he featured heavily in the 2018 and 2019 campaigns after signing a six-year, $24-million contract extension before making his MLB debut.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025
Bursting onto the scene were fresh, sporty minidresses adorned with intricate white florals and foliage.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023
Bursting through the middle again, they recycled it wide and Caroline Boujard popped inside to Boulard who cantered in for her hat-trick.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023
Bursting into tears like that, on the side of the road?
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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