burst into

phrasal verb

burst into also bursted into; bursting into; bursts into
: to begin to produce or do (something) suddenly
She burst into laughter/tears.
The house burst into flame(s).

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This all-green wreath sets a tasteful tone for the season—and summer too—with feathery willow leaves, delicate fern fronds, and flower buds ready to burst into bloom. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 The Azalea Walk is especially popular in spring when the bushes burst into vibrant color. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025 The show opens with police in a northern English town bursting into the bedroom of 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) and arresting him because he’s suspected of stabbing a female classmate named Katie to death. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025 Which was important, given that the plane had both burst into flames and crashed directly into the ground. Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for burst into

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“Burst into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20into. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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