burst
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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
Michael Olise often burst towards the ball, receiving it under minimal pressure, able to turn and drive at the heart of the defence with momentum.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
After just two minutes, it explodes in a burst of sound that leads directly to the hectic “In the Blink of an Eye.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
On the verge of tears, she burst out laughing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
He ran to me, and I folded my arms round him, my heart fit to burst right out of my chest.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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