erupted

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More than a dozen neighborhoods in the capital city of Havana erupted in protests Wednesday night, with residents banging pots and burning garbage amid rising anger over dayslong blackouts and deteriorating living conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In 1972, several SPEs erupted between the Apollo 16 and Apollo 17 Moon missions.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"It's boring, but what can we do? We're in a jail," said Sameh, who came 10 days before the war erupted to get medical treatment for his son that was unavailable in Gaza.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

“I love you, I adore you. Thank you very much!” singer Kim Nam-joon said in halting Spanish as a cacophony of screams erupted from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Another huge crack, almost like a tree splitting in half, erupted outside the cottage.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley