erupt

Example Sentences

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While scientists know these systems can erupt again, the buildup to such events remains poorly understood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Intensifying return-on-investment concerns or AI disruption risks might be enough to cause it to erupt earlier, analysts added.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 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

When Harman Singh arrived at Adelanto to visit his mom for the first time in early December, he heard the women inside erupt in cheers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

The baby, full to bursting with magic, was a bit like a sleeping volcano—internal energy and heat and power can build over time, and erupt without warning.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill