erupt
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The disruption to trade in the Gulf and its global effects are a reminder of the economic calamity that would likely erupt from war in the Taiwan Strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
At the center of many of these controversies is a company called Pangram, whose CEO, Max Spero, has become the go-to authority when A.I. authorship disputes erupt.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
UN Under-Secretary General Rosemary DiCarlo said during the meeting that "when conflicts erupt, children are among those most severely affected".
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
"The volcano did not erupt just once -- it evolved over time as conditions in the subsurface changed."
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
If the answer is yes, a long buzz will erupt from the intercom.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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