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In recent years, however, the bubble has burst, with Gawker being forced to shut down under the weight of lawsuits, Vice Media filing for bankruptcy and Vox Media exploring selling itself off in parts.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
This time of year, the village gardens, private estates and rolling fields of West Dorset burst with life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He then helped set up the second for Villa team-mate Ollie Watkins eight minutes later before Bukayo Saka completed a devastating opening burst with a spectacular third after 20 minutes.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
I didn’t want to burst with excitement, so I held my breath and didn’t move, and for that moment, I was just part of DMC’s entourage, chatting with the man who created my childhood.
From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024
Harry felt the cold tip of the long white finger touch him, and thought his head would burst with the pain.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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