erupted

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Hundreds of other homes and structures were destroyed by that fire, which erupted in October 2017, ultimately burning more than 51,000 acres, destroying 783 structures and taking six lives.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In today’s information-saturated environment, Rosales said, the race and its roster of “extremely milquetoast candidates” didn’t break through to voters until scandal erupted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The Republican president had to be evacuated from the dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel on April 25 after shots erupted at a security checkpoint outside the ballroom venue.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

If Weiss’ track record at CBS holds — ratings are down at the “Evening News,” chaos has erupted at the morning shows, CBS Radio has been shuttered — the numbers will follow.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

A wave of voices erupted from the crowd; it was hard to make out who was yelling what.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh