erupt
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The disruption to trade in the Gulf and its global effects are a reminder of the economic calamity that would likely erupt from war in the Taiwan Strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
At the center of many of these controversies is a company called Pangram, whose CEO, Max Spero, has become the go-to authority when A.I. authorship disputes erupt.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
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
Suddenly the room around us seemed to erupt.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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