bursts

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But when he finally bursts with a cathartic eleventh-hour speech about the inaccuracy of Krick’s historical forecast, Eisenhower listens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Solar radio bursts are fairly common and usually fade within hours or, in some cases, a few days.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

After those early bursts of osteoderm evolution, the pace slowed, and most groups have held onto their skin bones ever since.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Robinson said she experiences bursts of sluggishness sporadically during the day, and has trouble with basic tasks like opening a jar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

All at once, Mom bursts out laughing, Connor shrieks, and Jack pretends to swipe for the box filled with candy.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day