bursts

Example Sentences

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Robinson said she experiences bursts of sluggishness sporadically during the day, and has trouble with basic tasks like opening a jar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 16, 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 room bursts into a mixture of cheers and groans.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan