burst

Example Sentences

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The clouds were an angry swollen gray and looked like they were about to burst.

From Literature

“Raggedy’s killed,” she cried and burst into tears.

From Literature

A non-defense spending burst is also riskier in the current environment of high global government debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following Reconstruction, Black people staged formal card games and cockfighting events, allowing participants to network while acquiring small but quick bursts of cash as economic opportunity languished.

From Salon

Having led throughout, they managed to hold off a final Scottish burst, as the visitors failed to match the Azzurri's own comeback from 12 points down to win in 2024.

From Barron's