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  • plural of burst.
  • present tense form of burst (3rd person singular).
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bursts





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Astronomers have long relied on brief bursts of gamma rays to identify collisions between neutron stars.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Before the arrival of wind and rain, though, some bursts of warmth will lift temperatures above average, possibly reaching the low-20s Celsius at times in south-east England.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

While the U.S. stock market has sometimes stumbled this year after Treasury yields’ sudden bursts higher, Kourkafas sees economic growth and a rotation into tech helping the S&P 500 digest higher rates.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

The club music that accompanies Claire’s bodybuilder retinue is funny the first time; less so on subsequent bursts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The egg’s center bursts and spills all over my plate.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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