was bursting
- past progressive of burst.
Example Sentences
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America in the early 20th century was bursting with invention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
That was the sign that the dot-com bubble was bursting.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 26, 2025
A new artist by the name of Lady Gaga was bursting onto the scene!
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2025
I was bursting with joy and ready to go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2025
They must see that she was bursting with excitement.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
