erupt

Example Sentences

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The economy has several vulnerabilities that could erupt as high oil prices bite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Intensifying return-on-investment concerns or AI disruption risks might be enough to cause it to erupt earlier, analysts added.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

"The volcano did not erupt just once -- it evolved over time as conditions in the subsurface changed."

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

"Well, he's a top dog in 2025 - absolutely, yeah," Shearer replies coyly, before the pair and Gary Lineker erupt into fits of giggles.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

“Harry, you’ve got a maggot in your hair,” said Ginny cheerfully, leaning across the table to pick it out; Harry felt goose bumps erupt up his neck that had nothing to do with the maggot.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling