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  • present tense form of burst (3rd person singular).
  • plural of burst.

bursts





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Elsewhere, in Benenden, Rolvenden and surrounding areas, SEW said about 400 properties had low pressure or no water following recent pipe bursts and high demand during the hot weather.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

But it ends with a blooper shot where Burnham fumbles to catch the helmet and bursts out laughing.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Seehorn bursts out laughing, which she does often and with great gusto throughout our conversation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Of course, none of those businesses would fare well if the AI bubble bursts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

“Jeff is still giving his prepared remarks and Steve just bursts out, ‘Well, your models are wrong!’

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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