as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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Recent Examples of abound Unexpected and aggressive performances from Amy Madigan, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong and Julia Garner abound in the project, which is certainly true of another key player: Alden Ehrenreich. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025 Stroll the grounds—which include a rare 19th-century forest garden abounding in oaks, strawberry trees, cedars, palms, and firs—lounge in the pool, or perhaps indulge in a picnic organized for you on the hotel grounds. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025 Mixed feelings abound regarding the rescission of federal funding for the high-speed magnetic rail project proposed between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as some local lawmakers and advocates applaud its demise and other officials acknowledge it was likely doomed from the jump. Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025 Today, café con leche and Cuban sandwich shops abound here, and Ybor City is also known for its indie vibes and vibrant LGBTQ+ district. Marcea Cazel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abound
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  • Perabo burst onto the scene as wannabe singer Violet Sanford, who moves from New Jersey to N.Y.C. to pursue her dreams — and ends up joining the Coyote Ugly crew.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Berries—and raspberries in particular—are another food that’s bursting with fiber.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Aug. 2025
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  • The new shoes have an early discount that brings their price down to as little as $50, and they’re already getting buzz from shoppers.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Alternately — extending this metaphor another way — talking to him while activity at Kojima Productions buzzes in the background over a video interview suggests having a peek inside a spy agency.
    Nick Newman, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • Probably much was teeming in the soil in secret silence before bursting forth.
    New York Times Games, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Hoult joins Brosnahan and Corenswet in ceding character beats and development to a chaotic, teeming plot.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 July 2025
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  • The adjustable straps provide a true-to-size fit and the sheer lace won’t bulge through tight clothing.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Both can affect your quality of life: Atherosclerosis can cause heart attacks, strokes, poor blood flow to the legs, or bulging arteries.
    Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 July 2025

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