erupt
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At the center of many of these controversies is a company called Pangram, whose CEO, Max Spero, has become the go-to authority when A.I. authorship disputes erupt.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 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
The hosts erupt with laughter, saying that they’d always thought the chant was something more “beautiful and majestic.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Bobbette seemed like a loud person being quiet, like a woman with an enormous laugh and temper who might erupt with either at any moment.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Vocabulary lists containing erupt
Make a Break for It: Rupt
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