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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The outlet reported that Dominici burst into tears in the courtroom as prosecutors recalled her son’s final moments.
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Stepheny Price, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
That’s not to say that the young people seated necessarily understand it, as a man bursts into the theater holding one of the ropes from the concession stand line.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Around March and April, the cherry trees here burst into color; enjoy them during events such as forest bathing, watercolor painting classes, and a Japanese garden talk and tour on March 8.
—Alina Polishuk, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025
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Madison, 25, instantly burst into quiet laughter in response to Eydelshteyn's remark, sinking down and covering her face with her hand before ultimately shrugging off the unintentional diss.
—EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Stepheny Price, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
That’s not to say that the young people seated necessarily understand it, as a man bursts into the theater holding one of the ropes from the concession stand line.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Around March and April, the cherry trees here burst into color; enjoy them during events such as forest bathing, watercolor painting classes, and a Japanese garden talk and tour on March 8.
—Alina Polishuk, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025
See all the stars at the 2025 SAG Awards
Madison, 25, instantly burst into quiet laughter in response to Eydelshteyn's remark, sinking down and covering her face with her hand before ultimately shrugging off the unintentional diss.
—EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Burst into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20into. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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