bursts
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Elsewhere, in Benenden, Rolvenden and surrounding areas, SEW said about 400 properties had low pressure or no water following recent pipe bursts and high demand during the hot weather.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
In the Himalayan territory of Jammu and Kashmir, at least 31 people been killed in several short bursts of extremely intense rainfall, according to a report by the public state broadcaster.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Testosterone is released in bursts roughly every 90 to 120 minutes, says Bhasin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
We're almost there when there’s an enormous crash and something massive bursts through the wall.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
