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burst

[burst] / bɜrst /




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Hence the one-year timeline for a kill switch should the bubble burst sooner than the stakeholders anticipate.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

A modified herpes virus is injected into tumors, which causes cancer cells to burst and release flares that activate and train the immune system to attack cancer cells throughout the body.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

On the verge of tears, she burst out laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Darts world number one Littler was also 16 when he burst on to the scene by reaching the final of the 2024 World Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Maggie was giving a follow-up interview to the New York Herald when Kate, just in from London, burst into the room.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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