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I threw my hands over my head to protect it as the room erupted in screams.

From Literature

But diversification away from high-risk sectors such as technology toward assets such as gold and energy already looked sensible before the latest conflict erupted.

From Barron's

Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to storm American diplomatic buildings.

From Barron's

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead following joint United States–Israel military strikes, marking a dramatic escalation in the conflict that erupted Saturday.

From Salon

Goldie said he had responded to several calls from concerned loved ones back in Scotland since the conflict erupted on Saturday.

From BBC