outburst

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"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

In his engaging memoir, “Streetwise,” Mr. Blankfein calls this outburst “a performance for the team,” but adds tellingly that he was “speaking to myself as well.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

Nor did Sticky, who regretted his outburst, not least because it was imprudent to discuss cheating in the corridor, and even worse to mention Morse code.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart