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
Footage shows the towering rocket erupt in an inferno, followed by a mushroom cloud of smoke as bystanders gathered to watch the launch gasp "Oh no!" and "Oh my God!"
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Storms often erupt simultaneously across giant cloud belts that circle the planet, making it difficult to determine which storm produced each signal.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Mama always said a watched pot never boils, but Ella was certain the thick clouds would erupt with light any second.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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