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My husband and I burst out laughing – not at that scene, or the clerk’s impromptu theatrics, but at this injection of delight into an otherwise mundane errand.

From Salon May 2, 2026

In a 2011 interview, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk burst out laughing when asked about an EV that BYD hoped to bring to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

However, the series didn’t burst out of the gate as the juggernaut hit it would become.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 24, 2026

Fireworks burst out of the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony at the San Siro.

From BBC Feb. 9, 2026

Nico imitates his cousin’s moves and looks so ridiculous when he does a little spin that I burst out laughing.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan




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