as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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Recent Examples of abound Button Bush The button bush features spherical flower heads abounding with tiny white blooms from June until September. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025 These newer modes of caution follow back-and-forth statements and actions by the U.S. and longtime allies as questions about the future of certain immigration laws abound. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 And while historic cities abound all across Castile and Leon, few destinations can match the splendor of Burgos, a scenic settlement that offers the perfect blend of eye-catching architecture and upscale restaurants. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Closets abound — with three in the primary suite alone. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abound
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  • Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Amazon Outlet is always bursting with major markdowns — and this week’s lineup is even juicier thanks to the spring sale.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • There was a long pause before anyone answered, and a longer pause before I was buzzed in.
    Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • Little has been revealed about the plot for City of Life Continuum apart from the fact that the trio play Egyptian, Chinese and Nigerian visitors to Dubai over the New Year period, who experience the teeming Gulf city in different ways.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The standout early releases of 2025 are those that exude greater focus: a melancholic sci-fi game brought to life through die-rolling chance, the thrill of seeing prehistoric behemoths roam a teeming fantasy realm.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

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