bursts

Example Sentences

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His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

These bursts of genetic activity occur in sequence and help guide the organism through each stage of growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

They also go on to say that "above-average temperatures" are expected for each of the months of June, July and August, and "significant bursts" of heat are expected in the UK, and across Europe.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

We're almost there when there’s an enormous crash and something massive bursts through the wall.

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