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burst (up)on someone

Fig. [for an idea] to strike someone suddenly. (As if an idea had burst forth. Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) After thinking all morning long, this really tremendous idea burst upon me. It burst on me like a bolt of lightning.

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Seconds after NASA'S Swift satellite recorded a gamma-ray burst on Sept. Farthest bang: a burst that goes the distance by Cowen, R. / Science News The WGA says double bursting would cost writers $15,000 for each discounted network rerun and $1,500 for a double burst on cable. New Obstacle Arises in TV Labor Talks by SATZMAN, DARRELL / Los Angeles Business Journal Susan's financial expertise will be instrumental in setting Burst on a solid foundation for ongoing growth in this competitive marketplace. Burst Media Grows Executive Management Team by Business Wire More results

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Seconds after NASA'S Swift satellite recorded a gamma-ray burst on Sept.

Farthest bang: a burst that goes the distance by Cowen, R. / Science News

The WGA says double bursting would cost writers $15,000 for each discounted network rerun and $1,500 for a double burst on cable.

New Obstacle Arises in TV Labor Talks by SATZMAN, DARRELL / Los Angeles Business Journal

Susan's financial expertise will be instrumental in setting Burst on a solid foundation for ongoing growth in this competitive marketplace.

Burst Media Grows Executive Management Team by Business Wire

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