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 aircraft, operated by Jet Rescue, burst into flames upon impact, which quickly spread to five nearby structures and several vehicles.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
The crowd then burst into tears after she was turned over to the Red Cross.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
The two burst into tears hugging each other as Isaac shares how much the model has made a difference in her life.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Yet that battle of wills concluded with a thrilling forehand winner from Keys—who instantly burst into tears.
—Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
The crowd then burst into tears after she was turned over to the Red Cross.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
The two burst into tears hugging each other as Isaac shares how much the model has made a difference in her life.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Yet that battle of wills concluded with a thrilling forehand winner from Keys—who instantly burst into tears.
—Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Burst into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burst%20into. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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