burst
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His first big breakout came in the dot-com boom, when internet investments made him the world’s richest man for just three days—in his words—before the bubble burst and wiped out 99% of SoftBank’s value.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
When it was over, Natalie's family burst into cheers and applause.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
When a nuclear weapon detonates or a serious reactor accident occurs, an immense burst of energy is released in less than a millionth of a second.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The old rule took effect in 2001 after the dot-com bubble burst.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Sarah R. burst out with the kind of auntie laugh that could probably be heard way back in the wings of the stage.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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