erupted
Example Sentences
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The whole press box erupted thinking it was going in, only for the ball to crash against a post.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
He stood right next to Reece James, clapping and smiling as the team captain hoisted the trophy in triumph and a massive celebration erupted around him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
As criticism erupted over the tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” for drawing a pun in reference to the actress’s blond hair and blue eyes, the president boosted the brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
It erupted as temperatures across heat-battered Spain and France were predicted to hit 40C on Friday, with forest fires blazing in both countries.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The crowd erupted in applause again, and Natalie hoped that everybody in the Capitol and in every other building in Washington could hear them.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
