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burst

[burst] / bɜrst /




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Clifton’s opened and closed repeatedly during the pandemic and, more recently, after a burst pipe caused extensive damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Hence the one-year timeline for a kill switch should the bubble burst sooner than the stakeholders anticipate.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

This time of year, the village gardens, private estates and rolling fields of West Dorset burst with life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Darts world number one Littler was also 16 when he burst on to the scene by reaching the final of the 2024 World Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

As we helped ourselves to coffee, two white women entered the room with a burst of laughter and chatter.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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