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outburst

[out-burst] / ˈaʊtˌbɜrst /


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Because the outburst was observed in such detail, astronomers were able to watch the feeding process evolve in real time.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

Taken aback by Gavriel’s fiery outburst, Yair asks in disbelief, “why can’t we live side by side in peace?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Laila Emamjoneh, 24, who sat beside her sister and brother-in-law, was startled at the outburst for New Zealand among a group of mostly Iranians.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

This meant she regularly passed the accused and their family, who "glared" at jurors and had to be removed by police after an "outburst", leaving Gerrard feeling especially vulnerable.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

“So I was totally freaked out at first,” she was saying as they walked, Maya strolling in between Joaquin and the other girl, Grace, who still hadn’t said much other than her initial outburst.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

Her husky voice is familiar to pilots in Greek skies -- as are her outbursts.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

But where once these kinds of outbursts would have made waves, they now seem to ripple at best.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

Soprano Elizabeth Novella was a monochromatic Donna Anna, and exaggerated rubato often made her impassioned outbursts sag.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

There are no explosive revelations, gotcha moments, dramatic confessions, or theatrical outbursts.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

There were a few whispered nasty remarks but no outbursts.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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