burst

Example Sentences

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The burst pipe was fixed on Thursday afternoon and SEW said a majority of the affected properties had supplies returned on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Eternal Life” sprang out of her in one burst, celebrating the power of love to transcend life’s harsh realities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Many investors and others are worried that a bubble is forming and may burst in artificial intelligence-related stocks and spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In the Himalayas, which span Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and China, the impact of a lake burst can be particularly destructive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That was a moment I remember so well, because all three of us burst out laughing, laughing through our tears.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo