- present participle of burst.
bursting
Example Sentences
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Bursting forward with intent, Murillo held off two challenges before lashing a superb low strike past Ederson into the far corner from 25 yards.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Bursting through the hole, he stutter-stepped past one defender, then sped past two others for a 49-yard gain.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
Bursting the bubble, Nick Denham, managing director of the business behind the glow, explained: "It's LED lights used for growing plants."
From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023
Bursting onto the scene were fresh, sporty minidresses adorned with intricate white florals and foliage.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023
Bursting into tears like that, on the side of the road?
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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