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Example Sentences

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Dior’s J’Adore Intense captures the scent of solar flowers — jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, violet — right before they burst into fruit.

From Los Angeles Times

“All of the sanctuaries, everywhere you look, all of the rescues, the reputable ones, they’re bursting at the seams,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

On streets around the world over the weekend, there were protests in outrage or bursts of celebration.

From Los Angeles Times

I barely had time to duck behind a large iron anvil before the door burst open and a tall man tumbled inside, quickly turning to lock the door behind him.

From Literature

Fireworks burst overhead in some areas, and people sang from their balconies.

From The Wall Street Journal