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bursts (forth)

verb

present tense third-person singular of burst (forth)

as in erupts

to develop suddenly and violently hives burst forth on the child's arms and face whenever she goes near that plant

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Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Even once in a while, from under the ocean floor, hot magma erupts through the gaps and then cools down to form new planetary crust.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

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In 1967, the Six-Day War breaks out in West Asia.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 25 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

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Instead, as Laura bugs her sister long enough about just forgiving her already, Mary explodes.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
New Glenn explodes on launch pad in Florida The news comes about a month after the New Glenn rocket exploded in Florida, dealing severe damage to the surrounding infrastructure in Cape Canaveral.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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