sudden burst

Frequency: 8.518.5 per million words

an unexpected, quick outbreak of something

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Examples (10)

  • 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.