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





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Elsewhere, in Benenden, Rolvenden and surrounding areas, SEW said about 400 properties had low pressure or no water following recent pipe bursts and high demand during the hot weather.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

With limited bursts of firepower, Iran is able to make the waterway too risky to cross.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Seehorn bursts out laughing, which she does often and with great gusto throughout our conversation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

In the Himalayan territory of Jammu and Kashmir, at least 31 people been killed in several short bursts of extremely intense rainfall, according to a report by the public state broadcaster.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

He knocks everything off the table, sending the crayons flying, and bursts into tears.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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