erupt

Example Sentences

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This is a great fan base, to me much more frustrated than angry, waiting to erupt in joy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

"Well, he's a top dog in 2025 - absolutely, yeah," Shearer replies coyly, before the pair and Gary Lineker erupt into fits of giggles.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

The floor of the Exchange would erupt into a flurry of trades, runners would spread the word throughout the city, and the price of goods, futures, and shares in outgoing voyages would rise or fall.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo