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outburst

[out-burst] / ˈaʊtˌbɜrst /


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"There's nothing in there I'm ashamed of," Brockman hit back, claiming that the journal did not include details of an outburst from Musk in 2017.

From Barron's • May 18, 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

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

They fired out into the lead behind another outburst from Baker-Mazara and largely without Arenas, who has struggled over his past three games.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Diko snorted at the sudden outburst, sending tendrils of smoke into the air, but she ignored him.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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