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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The arrangement’s fragility burst into view on election night 2020, when Fox was first to call Arizona for Biden.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The plane crashed on the runway shortly after taking off and burst into flames.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Leiya even tearfully burst into prayer to the Lord for fire as the sparks failed to catch.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Their families were seated next to each other in the front row, and when Harvey was selected, Edwards burst into tears.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The plane crashed on the runway shortly after taking off and burst into flames.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Leiya even tearfully burst into prayer to the Lord for fire as the sparks failed to catch.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Their families were seated next to each other in the front row, and when Harvey was selected, Edwards burst into tears.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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“Burst into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20into. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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