in bursts
Frequency: 8.216.0 per million words
happening in short, intermittent periods
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Examples (10)
- He works in short bursts.
- The rain came down in sudden bursts all afternoon.
- She spoke in rapid bursts of excitement.
- Data is sent from the server in bursts to manage traffic.
- The team's productivity comes in bursts, usually before a deadline.
- The applause came in enthusiastic bursts after each performance.
- He can only study in short bursts before he gets distracted.
- The machine operates in powerful bursts of energy.
- Creativity doesn't flow constantly; it often arrives in unexpected bursts.
- The engine made strange noises, coming in sputtering bursts.