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Outbursts from defendants during trials are uncommon, especially in front of a jury.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Outbursts of such short duration can only be captured serendipitously when an observatory is already pointing in the right direction.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

Outbursts of bad behavior at sporting events for young people have had frightening consequences for officials at all youth levels.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Outbursts and competitive exchanges remind the audience that athletes are often feeling the same emotions that their fans are.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2023

Outbursts such as these ever have love as an excuse against anger: for love gave birth to them, and we can easily pardon what we cannot control.

From Amphitryon by Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney)