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Example Sentences

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When the latest committee still pronounced the sounds an utter mystery, the rowdy audience erupted.

From Literature

Collins quips, as the room erupts in real human laughter.

From Los Angeles Times

The economic situation has worsened in the weeks since the protests erupted.

From BBC

Last September's unrest erupted as youth protests against a brief social media ban, but was fuelled by far wider anger at economic stagnation and corruption.

From Barron's

The roads were flooded with nobles and soldiers and servants and peasants, and they all erupted into victorious shouts as the carriage came into view.

From Literature