burst
Example Sentences
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“Glyph” feels thrown together as a story, but it provides companionship if not coherence—a burst of innocence amid the grim churn of the news.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Moments after she escaped from the wreckage, it burst into flames.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
I watched people burst into tears as he walked by and I couldn’t help it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The 31-year-old teaching assistant, who wears a headscarf, burst into tears in front of the security guard's booth -- the very spot where Abdullah gave his life to prevent a massacre.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
"You cannot return to Rin alone now, Allun," she burst out at last.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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