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outbursts

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At its brightest, it reached a luminosity of approximately 3 × 1049 erg s-1, making it one of the brightest instantaneous outbursts ever recorded in the Universe.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

This week's sentencing saw tensions and outbursts in the public gallery, leading to the area being cleared by the judge.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

She recounts that his emotional outbursts were so extreme that it was painful leaving him behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Many in the audience are especially captivated by Jadoodoo, who is known for emotional outbursts and keyboard-smashing reactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Bobby’s outbursts would startle the infrequent passersby and sometimes produce complaints from neighbors.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady