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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The room burst into laughter, and Laura gave a surprised grin. U.S.A.I.D., Laura’s agency, was one of the first to be gutted. Sadie Dingfelder, New Yorker, 21 July 2025 In fact, Pacquiao literally burst into laughter during the face-off with Barrios this week. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 The crowd burst into laughter, but even wizardry couldn't coax it in. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 The July 1 explosion killed seven people and leveled structures as fireworks burst into the air, sending black plumes across land that has grown almonds, mulberries, tomatoes and peppers. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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