bursts

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The discovery reveals how cells keep growth and development on schedule by coordinating a series of carefully timed bursts of gene activity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 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

These bursts are produced by groups of energetic electrons trapped within the Sun's powerful magnetic fields.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

As cheerful voices and bursts of laughter from my Worlds Party floated in through my window, mixing with the rhythm of “Burn,” I collapsed onto my bedroom floor and started bawling.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles