ebullition

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There followed a few minor eruptions in the press and then more and more vigorous ebullitions in Congress.

From Time Magazine Archive

The usurper pursued with great bitterness the leading courtiers of the deceased emperor, among whom were some Christian bishops,865 and about the same time severe earthquakes in Pontus and Cappadocia produced the customary popular ebullitions.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole

Lillian exclaimed, while she smothered all further ebullitions of assumed anger by placing a little white hand over his mouth.

From Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale by Glenwood, Ida

Alex could hardly believe that it was really Barbara who had inspired these romantic ebullitions.

From Consequences by Delafield, E. M.

When the newly-wedded wife in pique had worried her spouse with scenes, they were only the ebullitions of a much-admired woman irritated by the loved one's coolness.

From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis