sudden burst
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an unexpected, quick outbreak of something
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- A sudden burst of enthusiasm filled the room after the announcement.
- After a short nap, he experienced a sudden burst of energy to finish his work.
- Her witty comment was met with a sudden burst of laughter from everyone.
- The race car got a sudden burst of speed on the final lap, overtaking the leader.
- The quiet library was disrupted by a sudden burst of coughing.
- Through the clouds, a sudden burst of sunlight warmed the cold ground.
- The artist felt a sudden burst of inspiration and began to paint furiously.
- He tried to stay calm, but a sudden burst of anger made him raise his voice.
- At the end of the concert, there was a sudden burst of applause from the audience.
- The silence of the night was broken by a sudden burst of gunfire in the distance.