bursting

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A bubble and its subsequent bursting becomes increasingly likely as an industry’s trailing two-year return grows.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Nobody’s certain how many visitors will materialize for the anniversary year, but the shop is bursting with merchandise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000 was also preceded by the expiration of these so-called lockup periods.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Issy Wong struggled after bursting on to the scene, but has the potential to be among the best fast bowlers in the world.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Ivan suffered Anya’s scrubbing of his face, then went back to shoveling things into his pack until it was bursting and lopsided.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack