bursts

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As the materials pass the sensors’ near-infrared eyes, bursts of compressed air push specific items toward intended collection areas.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Each will exert an influence on our weather this week, which means spells of potentially hot sunshine interspersed with occasional bursts of rain.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But when he finally bursts with a cathartic eleventh-hour speech about the inaccuracy of Krick’s historical forecast, Eisenhower listens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Oh, wow. I thought the brooding and the staring and the bursts of energy were from being cooped up with me in the stupid RV.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti