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outburst

[out-burst] / ˈaʊtˌbɜrst /


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By following Swift J1727.8−1613 through an entire outburst, astronomers were able to observe nearly the full cycle of feeding, transformation, and expulsion.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

On Friday, a statement from the king's office said he recognised the outburst caused "pain" and "embarrassment" among royal circles and the broader Zulu ethnic group.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The pitcher and batter didn’t acknowledge the outburst, although Wrobleski’s pitch ended up in the dirt for a full count.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

I’m sure there’s a way to pooh-pooh Tuesday’s outburst by pointing out the expansion of the cup from 32 to 48 teams and arguing the competition is diluted and the stars are feasting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

My outburst catches her off guard, but not for long.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

Her husky voice is familiar to pilots in Greek skies -- as are her outbursts.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

But where once these kinds of outbursts would have made waves, they now seem to ripple at best.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

At its brightest, it reached a luminosity of approximately 3 × 1049 erg s-1, making it one of the brightest instantaneous outbursts ever recorded in the Universe.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

She recounts that his emotional outbursts were so extreme that it was painful leaving him behind.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

Even so she finally noticed the deep silences, the sudden outbursts, the changes in mood, and the contradictions of her daughter.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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