bursting

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Its bright orange shade looked almost neon against the phantasmagoric roses bursting from the carpeting and wallpaper—every inch of this underworld custom-calibrated for a blindingly colorful ride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A Blue Origin rocket blew up, bursting into an enormous ball of flames in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

As she walked home two weeks ago, Hailey Contreras carried in a plastic grocery bag all the accolades and graduation regalia from a high school and college career bursting with acclaim.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A bubble and its subsequent bursting becomes increasingly likely as an industry’s trailing two-year return grows.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

I'm angrier than ever, but my voice surprises me, bursting out so fierce and strong.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman