erupted
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The row first erupted after another academic - self-defined "race realist" Nathan Cofnas, who was sacked from his Cambridge role in 2024 - said he found numerous instances of plagiarism in Prof Arday's work.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The scandal erupted after some academics and media reports accused Arday, who became Cambridge University's youngest Black professor in 2023, of plagiarizing parts of his doctoral thesis.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
"We are very happy about returning," said Rawda Mohammed, 39, before the violence erupted.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
The opening-night audience erupted in cheers when the iron throne emerged from the stage floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The building sat at the end of a dirt driveway that erupted in plumes of dust at the sight of a car tire.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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