bursts

Example Sentences

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In the days and weeks before a major earthquake, the barrier zones experienced bursts of small seismic activity.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

On “Pygmora” and “One for Blake,” it is as if an icy, uncertain start to a day were followed by bursts of warmth and clarity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In a particularly visceral scene, Perry bursts into tears while dancing to Supertramp’s “Take the Long Way Home.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

This will bring some steady rain to Scotland, but probably only a few showery bursts of rain to most other parts, but this will mean more widespread showers.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

I take a bite of my sandwich, wondering what year this bread was made, and then Lizzie bursts in.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin