bursts

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But when he finally bursts with a cathartic eleventh-hour speech about the inaccuracy of Krick’s historical forecast, Eisenhower listens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Solar radio bursts are fairly common and usually fade within hours or, in some cases, a few days.

From Science Daily • May 23, 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

The red door bursts open, sending a wave of water through the room.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston