How to Use burst into in a Sentence
burst into
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He’s got burst into and out of breaks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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The plane burst into flames and fell to the ground.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
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And then, Steve burst into tears.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
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Sometimes new ideas seem ready to burst into the world.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
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Martin burst into tears as Melvin rushed to her side.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
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The plane came to a stop and burst into flames after the overrun.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
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Few things light up gardens faster than when hydrangeas burst into bloom.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
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Leaves and twigs fried, bursting into swirls of ash and embers around him.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
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The phrase on the front led the group to burst into a bellyaching laughter.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
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Reading came to you like a sudden burst into fruit brought forth by unseen winds.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
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The dozen trees lining her block burst into clusters of white, creamy flowers.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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The jets plunge downward and burst into flames upon hitting the ground.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 May 2026
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The plane burst into a fireball within a split second.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Leiya even tearfully burst into prayer to the Lord for fire as the sparks failed to catch.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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Just then, Han lets out a loud burp, and Yoon’s wife bursts into laughter.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
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The vehicle then burst into flames.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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The pair then burst into another fit of giggles.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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The dam to my grief burst into loud, gut-wrenching sobs, wracking my body and crushing my soul.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
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With just a little attention, your seeds will be ready to burst into life with the first signs of spring.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
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The incident caused the engine to burst into flames.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Traute burst into tears, and Gertrud looked faint from the heat, ready to slump, to surrender.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
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The bamboo smashes into bone and the scene in my mind bursts into a million white pieces.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
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The sun pixels touch the tree pixels directly, yet the tree does not burst into flames.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
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The plane crashed on the runway shortly after taking off and burst into flames.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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One of its wings struck a tree before the plane crashed into an embankment and burst into flames.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
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Dozens of parents burst into applause in response.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
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Once conditions are right, the embryos are ready to burst into action.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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In spring, waterfalls rush from snow melt and spring rains, and wildflowers burst into bloom.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
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But as the snow melts in these charming Alpine towns, the crowds thin out and the lush greenery bursts into life.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
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During takeoff, the plane overran the runway and burst into flames.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
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