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bursting

  • present participle of burst.

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I had long admired her, especially the rollicking and indispensable “Slow Days, Fast Company,” first published in 1977, a charming and insightful series of stories bursting with pluck and sass.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Scaloni said he had not spoken to Messi, before bursting into tears himself then leaving the news conference.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Investors were watching the results especially closely after several sharp sell-offs in the tech sector over fears the AI bubble might be approaching its bursting point.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Both squads are bursting with talent, but all eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The front parking lot was full to bursting.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles