bursts

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They deliver powerful bursts of thrust that allow spacecraft to quickly accelerate, decelerate, climb, descend, or change position.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

They also go on to say that "above-average temperatures" are expected for each of the months of June, July and August, and "significant bursts" of heat are expected in the UK, and across Europe.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

But when he finally bursts with a cathartic eleventh-hour speech about the inaccuracy of Krick’s historical forecast, Eisenhower listens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Solar radio bursts are fairly common and usually fade within hours or, in some cases, a few days.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Something inside me bursts and my whole body goes white hot.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston