outburst

Example Sentences

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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

"This is certainly an outburst unlike any other we have seen in the past 50 years," said Eliza Neights, an astronomer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

His 60-point outburst against the Miami Heat last Thursday was the first 60-point game in Lakers history since Kobe Bryant’s last game in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 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

They looked surprised at her outburst and for a moment they were still.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie