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

While scientists know these systems can erupt again, the buildup to such events remains poorly understood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 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

Any little thing can erupt into a source of tension and angst — body odor, snoring, lights.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

He slammed his tankard down onto the bar, causing a small geyser of something frothy to erupt from the top.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss