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outburst

[out-burst] / ˈaʊtˌbɜrst /


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Because the outburst was observed in such detail, astronomers were able to watch the feeding process evolve in real time.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

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

The pitcher and batter didn’t acknowledge the outburst, although Wrobleski’s pitch ended up in the dirt for a full count.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

This meant she regularly passed the accused and their family, who "glared" at jurors and had to be removed by police after an "outburst", leaving Gerrard feeling especially vulnerable.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

After all, he’d had a furious outburst just because he’d wanted roast beef instead of puttanesca sauce.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

Her husky voice is familiar to pilots in Greek skies -- as are her outbursts.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

But where once these kinds of outbursts would have made waves, they now seem to ripple at best.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

The crisis, which has spawned lawsuits and public outbursts, arose over the city’s long-running agreement to get fire services from Kings County.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

A 19-year-old charged over an alleged bomb hoax which led to the evacuation of a show by Peter Kay was removed from a magistrates court due to his outbursts during proceedings on Monday.

From BBC May 4, 2026

He began shouting again, but the dead wood so muffled the sound that Taran could distinguish nothing of the conversation, which consisted mainly of long outbursts from the dwarf followed by brief and reluctant answers.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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