burst

Example Sentences

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Forward passes and dribbles often cause opponents to drop deep in response which is often a cue City's attackers use to burst away from their marker – towards the ball.

From BBC

The storms that pummeled Southern California this week brought dramatic wind gusts, bursts of rain and lightning that set trees on fire, not to mention heavy snow.

From Los Angeles Times

This weekend some parts of the UK may experience their first burst of spring 'warmth', with temperatures of 15 or 16C possible in a few spots.

From BBC

One month ago a pipe carrying sewage from the US capital and parts of the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia burst, sending hundreds of millions of liters of waste into the Potomac River.

From Barron's

We have seen fluvial - or river - flooding, which is when rivers or streams burst their banks and flood surrounding areas.

From BBC