burst
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The equity risk premium, a gauge of stocks’ expected returns, has nearly disappeared, reaching levels last seen after the dot-com bubble burst.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some berries burst and the sauce becomes glossy but still loose.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The previous longest known event lasted only five days, making the newly observed burst far more persistent than scientists expected.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Two of the boys' mothers burst into tears as Judge Nicholas Rowland told the attackers "none of you need to go to prison today".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
A cloud of steam and flames burst up out of the ground under the school.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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