erupt
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The confrontation did not erupt all at once.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
In 2023, presenter Jeremy Clarkson recalled some batches of his Hawkstone cider bottles, warning that there was a "slim chance" they may erupt after reports of the glass bottles suddenly exploding.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The economy has several vulnerabilities that could erupt as high oil prices bite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
While scientists know these systems can erupt again, the buildup to such events remains poorly understood.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
When it happened, you could hear the neighborhood erupt in one big, heavy groan.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
Vocabulary lists containing erupt
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