spurt
Example Sentences
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His growth spurt was something to see, from a diminutive attacker to a beast at 6ft 4in.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Some may perceive this as mere growing pains for a now-decade-old Silicon Valley giant that experienced a massive growth spurt after ChatGPT’s takeoff.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
During one spurt, the freshman put up eight points in less than four minutes, cutting UCLA’s lead to 11.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
This latest growth spurt might be short-lived, and some analysts say production is set to plateau.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
The boy lifted a final stone and Winnie saw a low spurt of water, arching up and returning, like a fountain, into the ground.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
Vocabulary lists containing spurt
Excerpt from "The Little Mermaid"
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Vocabulary from Readings 2, Unit 1
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Vocabulary from Readings 2, Unit 1
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