outburst

Example Sentences

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His bad-tempered outburst showed a different side of a man used to cracking jokes and charming even his critics.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Webb's high resolution suggests that this dark lane may be connected to an outburst or flow of material from the central star, a process often driven by twin jets shooting out in opposite directions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

On Saturday, he went two for three with three RBIs to help spark the Dodgers’ offensive outburst.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Ratcliffe was widely criticised for his outburst last week and later apologised if his remarks had "offended some people".

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Maddy’s looking down at her nails as if Mrs. Kluck’s announcement is written on them, and I suddenly wonder if she’s embarrassed to look at me after her outburst in the mall.

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