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.