burst into song
Example Sentences
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When told that he had, the men burst into song.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
“We did as we were told, and when we sat on the front steps Liza spontaneously burst into song with ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow.’
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2024
Crucially she says they wanted the show to be relatable and feel real, or as real as a show can be when the characters spontaneously burst into song.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024
Clustered in a dank, darkened corridor offstage, members of the chorus drew themselves up, preparing to burst into song.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024
When they saw us, the people burst into song.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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