as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently
after years of decline, street crime blazed up again
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Clashes erupted elsewhere in the city over the federal government’s drive to promote Hindi – a language closely tied to the BJP’s northern power base and often seen as central to the party’s vision of national unity and Hindu identity.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025 -
The stadium continued to erupt with cheers as Beyoncé stood in awe, moved by the energy and love surrounding her.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The controversy exploded when Randi (@Randipandy_) posted a now-viral video from her car, blasting parents who refuse to buy even basic items for the classroom.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 July 2025
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The team’s high valuation shows how strong a demand there is to invest in Formula 1, which saw its popularity explode in the U.S. thanks to Netflix’s Drive to Survive series—and surely Brad Pitt and Damson Idris’s F1 flick helped out with that, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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The fire broke out at a home in the 2000 block of Arbor Pointe Way after 4:30 a.m. local time on Monday, July 28, according to NBC affiliate WSMV-TV and CBS affiliate WTVF.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Downtown circulated on social media over the weekend, showing a fight breaking out in a crowd.—
Enquirer staff,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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“Blaze (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaze%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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