burst into
phrasal verb
burst into also bursted into; bursting into; bursts into
: to begin to produce or do (something) suddenly
She burst into laughter/tears.
The house burst into flame(s).
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Bocci burst into tears after seeing Trump get shot and his motorcade race down her street as first responders transported the former president to a hospital.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
The Emmy winner burst into tears, burying his face in his hands, while Hilaria and Beth were seen crying, too.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Rain is mostly absent, but some thunderstorms could burst into the area by Sunday afternoon and attempt to dent the heat.
—Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
Summer is officially in full swing with the Fourth of July, which means super hot astrological energy is in the air along with the fireworks that burst into the night sky.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
The Emmy winner burst into tears, burying his face in his hands, while Hilaria and Beth were seen crying, too.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
Rain is mostly absent, but some thunderstorms could burst into the area by Sunday afternoon and attempt to dent the heat.
—Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
Summer is officially in full swing with the Fourth of July, which means super hot astrological energy is in the air along with the fireworks that burst into the night sky.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
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“Burst into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20into. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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