erupted
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The scandal erupted in September 2015 when German automaker Volkswagen admitted fitting millions of vehicles with software to make engines appear less polluting in regulatory tests than in real driving conditions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
A loud cheer went up and huge celebrations erupted with the protesters singing, dancing, shouting slogans and handing out sweets.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Before the conflict erupted, the BOE thought inflation would fall below its 2% target this year and investors had anticipated rate cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
With most eyes on the Summit Fire, which had burned nearly 2,700 acres by Saturday evening, a second fire erupted in the Antelope Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
It was precisely the third time he’d erupted through the door and the third time, he was certain, that Gingersnipes would shriek and spill something and demand he quit doing that.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
