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burst

[burst] / bɜrst /




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The Tempo went on a 10-0 burst heading into the second quarter but the Sparks countered to maintain momentum and led 46-38 at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Scientists believe Shalbatana Vallis formed around 3.5 billion years ago after vast amounts of groundwater burst onto the surface.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Compelling listeners to dance, the song is "a duet of very high musical quality" and "a three-minute burst of drama", Finnish Eurovision expert Anna Muurinen told AFP.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Earlier, the second semi-final kicked off with Bulgarian singer Dara, who burst onto the stage in a riotous blur of chair choreography and ferocious hair tossing.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

A cloud of steam and flames burst up out of the ground under the school.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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