burst
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Tuvalu will receive a rare burst of international attention later this year when it hosts leaders for a special summit ahead of the UN's COP31 climate conference.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
His first big breakout came in the dot-com boom, when internet investments made him the world’s richest man for just three days—in his words—before the bubble burst and wiped out 99% of SoftBank’s value.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
At first, doctors were worried cabin pressure could cause a blood vessel to burst, but have now given Olivia clearance to fly home.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
When a nuclear weapon detonates or a serious reactor accident occurs, an immense burst of energy is released in less than a millionth of a second.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
As we helped ourselves to coffee, two white women entered the room with a burst of laughter and chatter.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing burst
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