erupt
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The confrontation did not erupt all at once.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
The disruption to trade in the Gulf and its global effects are a reminder of the economic calamity that would likely erupt from war in the Taiwan Strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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
First the earth would fall away in a massive landslide down the mountain, and then hot gases, lava, and rock could erupt from the newly empty space.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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