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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

After just two minutes, it explodes in a burst of sound that leads directly to the hectic “In the Blink of an Eye.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Ben Jones made his move on Jordans, a 28-1 shot, around the final bend, but Paul Townend stalked the leading pack on I Am Maximus and finally made his burst for the front.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

A burst of laughter drew my gaze across the cafeteria, where Julia and Ellen were already at our table.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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