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outburst

[out-burst] / ˈaʊtˌbɜrst /


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By following Swift J1727.8−1613 through an entire outburst, astronomers were able to observe nearly the full cycle of feeding, transformation, and expulsion.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

Meloni's evident shock at Trump's outburst comes after a series of incidents that have weakened what had begun as a close political relationship.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

I’m sure there’s a way to pooh-pooh Tuesday’s outburst by pointing out the expansion of the cup from 32 to 48 teams and arguing the competition is diluted and the stars are feasting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

There was the occasional outburst as angry drivers leaned heavily on their horns, filling the peaceful meadow with a sudden blast of urban agita, but in general, things remained calm.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

At the girl’s outburst, Gwystyl shriveled up in his robe and looked more dismal than ever.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

Her husky voice is familiar to pilots in Greek skies -- as are her outbursts.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

But where once these kinds of outbursts would have made waves, they now seem to ripple at best.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

Soprano Elizabeth Novella was a monochromatic Donna Anna, and exaggerated rubato often made her impassioned outbursts sag.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

She recounts that his emotional outbursts were so extreme that it was painful leaving him behind.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

I hated these emotional outbursts, these tempests of passion, for they always left me tense and weak.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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