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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Such disputes have been a feature of the pay-TV business for decades, and occasionally erupt into the public sphere.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025 -
As gunfire erupted, her sister begged her to stay inside the vehicle, but Robleto stepped out, trying to understand what was happening.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps one of the most interesting seed dispersal tactics is the ones that explode.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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And earlier this month, Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world, eclipsing Elon Musk, as Oracle’s stock exploded on its prognostications for its booming AI business.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Half a dozen inmates and four deputies were injured Friday morning when a brawl broke out at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, authorities said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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William Carter, a criminal investigator for the department, highlighted how a fight broke out at the skating rink in June, where an officer was nearly disarmed.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Burst (forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burst%20%28forth%29. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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