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burst

[burst] / bɜrst /




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Scientists believe Shalbatana Vallis formed around 3.5 billion years ago after vast amounts of groundwater burst onto the surface.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Letters flood in from the fireplace, windows and nearly seem to cause the house to burst.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Earlier, the second semi-final kicked off with Bulgarian singer Dara, who burst onto the stage in a riotous blur of chair choreography and ferocious hair tossing.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

For some, the bubble burst before they could do so and they never realized the potential wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The night before the wedding, as Betsie and I lifted her into bed, Mama suddenly burst into tears.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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