spurted

Example Sentences

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Over the past week, three X-class flares have spurted off from two eruptive sunspot groups.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2023

Thus, the Huns were spurted to shift from herders to raiders.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2022

Liam Boyce missed the best of their opportunities, the striker leaped up at the back post and headed down into the ground with the goal gaping, but the ball spurted over the bar.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2022

A Swede spurted far in front, but with slow, painful motions like someone running in a dream, Bob kept on around the track.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2020

He waited until they had crowded inside and then spurted ahead with a suddenness that rolled them all over backward.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller