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  • present tense form of burst (3rd person singular).
  • plural of burst.
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bursts





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Astronomers have long relied on brief bursts of gamma rays to identify collisions between neutron stars.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

While the U.S. stock market has sometimes stumbled this year after Treasury yields’ sudden bursts higher, Kourkafas sees economic growth and a rotation into tech helping the S&P 500 digest higher rates.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

The club music that accompanies Claire’s bodybuilder retinue is funny the first time; less so on subsequent bursts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

He also has defensive awareness, a good passing range and used short bursts to break defensive lines.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

This is the moment when Jack pulls the curtain back and my family bursts into the room.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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