bursting

Example Sentences

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A Blue Origin rocket blew up, bursting into an enormous ball of flames in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

As she walked home two weeks ago, Hailey Contreras carried in a plastic grocery bag all the accolades and graduation regalia from a high school and college career bursting with acclaim.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A bubble and its subsequent bursting becomes increasingly likely as an industry’s trailing two-year return grows.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

"What a place this is!" he gushed, of Invercargill, excitement bursting out of him like he was in some rooftop bar in downtown Tokyo or a speakeasy in the East Village in New York.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I finally make it through the gate, bursting through to the other side and gulping air.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse