burst
Example Sentences
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It showed a rapidly expanding burst of heated air, with temperatures inside the club reaching 700C within 80 seconds.
From BBC
Some analysts predict this "bubble" is unsustainable and could soon burst.
From BBC
An auditorium full of jaded film critics burst into spontaneous applause at this out-of-nowhere display of fiery bravado.
But after an initial burst of optimism last year, doubts have set in about whether his governing coalition can get to grips with the problems.
From Barron's
"They are being forced to endure these conditions, often for hours, if not days, because hospitals are full to bursting."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
