outburst

Example Sentences

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"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

John, surrounded by patient, understanding friends and loved ones, tries to maintain as normal a life as possible, but rarely does more than a minute or two go by without a sudden, embarrassing outburst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

His bad-tempered outburst showed a different side of a man used to cracking jokes and charming even his critics.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

His 60-point outburst against the Miami Heat last Thursday was the first 60-point game in Lakers history since Kobe Bryant’s last game in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

My anger subsided, and I realized that my outburst at Mom had been over-the-top harsh.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas