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burgeon

[bur-juhn] / ˈbɜr dʒən /


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It’s why Redick’s got a plan to help this community rebuild, a foundation that will start with the rec center and burgeon into a lifeline for public facilities around Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

But theorists have had a hard time modeling how the smoldering fusion flares would burgeon into an all-consuming detonation.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 4, 2020

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

A cold wind stirs the blackthorn To burgeon and to blow, Besprinkling half-green hedges With flakes and sprays of snow.

From Leaves of Life For Daily Inspiration by Steinmetz, Margaret Bird