as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently
after years of decline, street crime blazed up again
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Most of the crowd, which numbered around 25,000, was rooting for Argentina and erupted when Lo Celso’s shot hit the back of the net.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025 -
The Panthers erupted for 62 unanswered points to cruise to a 62-17 win on Thursday at Newsom Stadium.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The frustration has exploded online, with customers sharing horror stories on Reddit of missing skin care products, art and collectibles.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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After the fireworks exploded, after Orion Kerkering bent to his knees in despair, after the Los Angeles Dodgers mobbed the field and claimed the National League Division Series with a 2-1 walk-off win in Game 4, the Phillies processed it all in the Dodger Stadium visitors clubhouse.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maybe break out some Tove Jansson, Frans Eemil Sillanpää, or Väinö Linna this weekend to celebrate?—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2021, a former employee sued and alleged they were improperly terminated after being blamed for a fire that broke out at the facility the previous year.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Blaze (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blaze%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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