outburst
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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
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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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