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outburst

[out-burst] / ˈaʊtˌbɜrst /


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Taken aback by Gavriel’s fiery outburst, Yair asks in disbelief, “why can’t we live side by side in peace?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Meloni's evident shock at Trump's outburst comes after a series of incidents that have weakened what had begun as a close political relationship.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

There was the occasional outburst as angry drivers leaned heavily on their horns, filling the peaceful meadow with a sudden blast of urban agita, but in general, things remained calm.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

"There's nothing in there I'm ashamed of," Brockman hit back, claiming that the journal did not include details of an outburst from Musk in 2017.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

It’s hard to say clearly what sort of impact Miss Lucy’s outburst at the pavilion made.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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

This week's sentencing saw tensions and outbursts in the public gallery, leading to the area being cleared by the judge.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Nevertheless, despite sporadic outbursts of violence, the two countries have continued to take part in diplomatic exchanges, mediated by Pakistan, aimed at bringing a formal end to the war.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

Many in the audience are especially captivated by Jadoodoo, who is known for emotional outbursts and keyboard-smashing reactions.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

To prevent such outbursts, the authorities reversed the normal order of the prisoners preceding the judge into the courtroom.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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