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outburst

[out-burst] / ˈaʊtˌbɜrst /


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Because the outburst was observed in such detail, astronomers were able to watch the feeding process evolve in real time.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

Taken aback by Gavriel’s fiery outburst, Yair asks in disbelief, “why can’t we live side by side in peace?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

On Friday, a statement from the king's office said he recognised the outburst caused "pain" and "embarrassment" among royal circles and the broader Zulu ethnic group.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The pitcher and batter didn’t acknowledge the outburst, although Wrobleski’s pitch ended up in the dirt for a full count.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

The outburst nearly broke Kate’s concentration, but her throw was true enough—with a perfectly timed twitch of the rope, she adjusted its path.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

But where once these kinds of outbursts would have made waves, they now seem to ripple at best.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

Aurore Berge, minister against discrimination, also denounced the "repeated racist outbursts".

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

There are no explosive revelations, gotcha moments, dramatic confessions, or theatrical outbursts.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

At its brightest, it reached a luminosity of approximately 3 × 1049 erg s-1, making it one of the brightest instantaneous outbursts ever recorded in the Universe.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

And the outbursts of an abject self-pity with which it alternated.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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