bursts
Example Sentences
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But it ends with a blooper shot where Burnham fumbles to catch the helmet and bursts out laughing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Thiago has the profile of a forward who can deliver in bursts, particularly against weaker opposition, and Brentford are likely to continue looking for him regularly inside the penalty area.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Seehorn bursts out laughing, which she does often and with great gusto throughout our conversation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 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 recognized the orange bursts of Butterfly Weeds and the tall red Indian Paintbrushes, but there were so many beautiful plants in the garden all I could do was smile with joy and serenity.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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