outburst

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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

The outburst prompted speculation that Salah could be sold, but he quickly cleared the air with Slot to get back in the Dutchman's line-up.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

"Teachers are really worried that either something like what's happened to myself is going to happen to them, or that they will be blamed for an outburst in their classroom," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Håkon looked up at her, eyebrows up, questioning her outburst.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack