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burst

[burst] / bɜrst /




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When Kim Watts found out her pet insurance company had cancelled her policy, leaving her with £8,000 to pay in treatment costs, she says she burst into tears.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Hence the one-year timeline for a kill switch should the bubble burst sooner than the stakeholders anticipate.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

China’s low-carbon products such as solar panels and electric vehicles are also seeing a burst of new demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

On the verge of tears, she burst out laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Before he could close it, a burst of gold escaped from inside.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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