as in to erupt
to develop suddenly and violently
hives burst forth on the child's arms and face whenever she goes near that plant
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The shootout, captured on video by news helicopters and witnesses, erupted Wednesday afternoon after the suspect crashed his car near Julian Street and Notre Dame Avenue, next to the offramp of Highway 87 and seven blocks from City Hall.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026 -
One of the defendant’s friends had a conversation with Velasquez that erupted into a brawl before the defendant charged at the victim and opened fire, the prosecutor said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Heather is confused about what exactly LUXE Marketing (Lisa’s company that isn’t Vida) does, and Lisa explodes at her for even asking the question.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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My sense is that the trail leads to nothing revelatory, but at least you’re treated to plenty of exploding bodies, piles of steaming flesh and a writhing A-list cast along the way.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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That flexibility mattered in 2025, since employers weren’t yet required to break out qualified tips or overtime on Forms W‑2 or 1099.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The team cited the need for more time to process the events of the previous 24 hours, as well as allowing for more time to prepare extra security and safety measures in case demonstrations break out in and around the arena.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Burst (forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst%20%28forth%29. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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