erupted

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Scientists believe the long lasting burst may have been sustained by three coronal mass ejections that erupted from the same region of the Sun.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

The currency has dropped more than five percent since the crisis erupted in February, extending losses from 2025 and making it Asia's worst-performing major currency in 2026 so far.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

More than a dozen neighborhoods in the capital city of Havana erupted in protests Wednesday night, with residents banging pots and burning garbage amid rising anger over dayslong blackouts and deteriorating living conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The sold-out crowd at the Wiltern erupted the second Von hit the stage, but that was nothing compared to the deafening roar of screams and “We love you, Mike!” when Tyson walked out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

With every basket, deafening cheers erupted from the crowd.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty