Meaning of the word "a flurry of" in English

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a flurry of

US /ə ˈflɜːri əv/
UK /ə ˈflʌri əv/

Phrase

a sudden short period of great activity or excitement

Example:
There was a flurry of activity in the kitchen as dinner preparations began.
The announcement caused a flurry of excitement among the fans.
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