burst into

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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Cholowsky burst into tears at a draft party far from the Philadelphia site of the draft. Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 The actor reportedly became emotional as each count was read out, and burst into tears when cleared of all charges. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 Ronaldo, 41, one of the most legendary scorers in the history of soccer, burst into tears, soaking up the final moments of the game. Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 7 July 2026 On June 6th, a fishing vessel in Manta burst into flames; hours later, more than thirty other boats had caught fire. Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for burst into

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“Burst into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20into. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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