as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a tough city neighborhood that has a reputation for pullulating with prostitutes and petty criminals

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  • The pipeline bursting is the latest painful incident in a city with a long history of infrastructure problems.
    Annalise Frank, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Of course, on this sunny Sunday about a month ago, there was no flying gravel, no bursting tires or broken axles, and certainly nobody exceeding the 30 mph speed limit.
    Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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  • American Maverick McNealy generated some Ryder Cup buzz for himself with eight birdies in his first 11 holes to take an early lead.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Our suite was tucked in the neighboring cove, within earshot of the buzzing beach clubs.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
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  • On the field, Orozco was successful in her first season before missing last year due to the aforementioned bulging disc.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Things take a turn when Gregory enters the room, muscles bulging under his cardigan, looking for left-handed scissors.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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