bursts
Example Sentences
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In the Himalayan territory of Jammu and Kashmir, at least 31 people been killed in several short bursts of extremely intense rainfall, according to a report by the public state broadcaster.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Of course, none of those businesses would fare well if the AI bubble bursts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Another is sleep spindles, brief bursts of rapid brain activity that are believed to help the brain strengthen and store memories.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
I’ve done it for years, but always in these short bursts for a minute or two on “Office Hours” or Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Elsie bursts out laughing when I ask if it’s better than being a small.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
