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[burst] / bɜrst /




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Although animals first appeared during the Ediacaran period, their diversity remained relatively limited for a surprisingly long time before a later burst of evolutionary innovation dramatically expanded life on Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The budget proposal relies on a tax windfall, largely attributed to the stock market success of artificial intelligence companies, to erase California’s deficit — but some analysts have warned that the AI bubble could burst.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

After match point, he laid flat on his back on the court and immediately burst into tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

When he told their seven-year-old son Finn that she had died, he burst into "uncontrollable tears" and that noise would stay with him forever.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Sarah R. burst out with the kind of auntie laugh that could probably be heard way back in the wings of the stage.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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