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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Protests have erupted in American cities since.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Near the airport, some confrontations erupted on Thursday and Friday between smaller groups of protesters and agents guarding the federal building used as a base for the Twin Cities crackdown.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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On social media, the concept has exploded, and the language of hormonal phases has entered everyday conversation.—
Jackie Snow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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These will allow Lazuli to investigate the atmospheres of Earth-like planets and shed light on the processes governing exploding stars.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Violence also broke out in the city of Zahedan in southeast Iran after Friday prayers.—
Colin Sheeley,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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In October 2018, the building became the scene of a dramatic rescue when a fire broke out, injuring tenants.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 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 15 Jan. 2026.
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