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burst

[burst] / bɜrst /




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Hence the one-year timeline for a kill switch should the bubble burst sooner than the stakeholders anticipate.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

This time of year, the village gardens, private estates and rolling fields of West Dorset burst with life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

On the verge of tears, she burst out laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Ben Jones made his move on Jordans, a 28-1 shot, around the final bend, but Paul Townend stalked the leading pack on I Am Maximus and finally made his burst for the front.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

After that came a wonderful mash that Renn made of late lingonberries and hazelnuts, and finally some beechnuts, which they burst by the fire and peeled to get at the small, rich nuts inside.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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