outburst
Example Sentences
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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
Then came a once-in-a-lifetime outburst that turned into the second highest scoring performance in the league’s history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
As shown by the overwhelmingly positive reaction when he came on at Anfield against Brighton in December, a week after his outburst, Salah will always be adored in these parts.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 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
He stopped short, as if surprised by his own outburst.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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