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burst into

verb
  1. To suddenly start doing or producing something. (transitive) · to burst into cheers; to burst into laughter
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Unwilling to lose his filberts, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and bitterly lamented his disappointment.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 15 · B2
“The young man you speak of,” said Villefort abruptly, “is a great criminal, and I can do nothing for him, mademoiselle.” Mercédès burst into tears, and, as Villefort strove to pass her, again addressed him.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 84 · C1
Amusement and chagrin seemed to be struggling for the mastery, until the former suddenly carried the day, and he burst into a hearty laugh.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 52 · B2
There was a violent peal at the bell, and in a few seconds the fair-haired detective came up the stairs, three steps at a time, and burst into our sitting-room.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 58 · B2

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