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outburst

[out-burst] / ˈaʊtˌbɜrst /


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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

But the recent outburst of innovation, combined with the heated rivalries among the nation’s battery makers, seems to be moving up the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

They fired out to an early lead thanks to Baker-Mazara, who followed up a 13-point outburst Saturday by knocking down three consecutive 3’s in a three-minute stretch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

I jump at the outburst of baby bird chirps above our heads.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera