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burst

[burst] / bɜrst /




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In 2021, they followed the crowd into a bubble that burst in small tech, SPACs and cannabis stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

When a nuclear weapon detonates or a serious reactor accident occurs, an immense burst of energy is released in less than a millionth of a second.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The old rule took effect in 2001 after the dot-com bubble burst.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The word burst from Jiller before she could stop it.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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