burst

Example Sentences

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An auditorium full of jaded film critics burst into spontaneous applause at this out-of-nowhere display of fiery bravado.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after an initial burst of optimism last year, doubts have set in about whether his governing coalition can get to grips with the problems.

From Barron's

"They are being forced to endure these conditions, often for hours, if not days, because hospitals are full to bursting."

From BBC

The company said it would be using 26 tankers to pump water directly into its network while working "around the clock" to fix leaks and bursts.

From BBC

More important is having lived through a bursting bubble, or at least suffering through a severe and protracted bear market.

From MarketWatch