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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But when the Hanceville scandal erupted, things turned bleaker still.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Frustration erupted almost immediately.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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The memorabilia market has exploded in the past 5 to 10 years, said independent appraiser Simeon Lipman, in part because there are new auction firms working directly with prop houses.—
Julie Brener Davich,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The analyst, who has seen many tech cycles come and go since starting his career in 1987, is part of a growing chorus of voices on Wall Street arguing that AI has now warped into a bubble that risks exploding.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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After losing two games at home over the past four days, ASU will look to break out of its shooting slump on the road at Coastal Carolina on Wednesday.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Madison Square Garden has issued a statement warning that anyone fighting at the arena could face a lifetime ban after multiple brawls broke out during an event on Friday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
31 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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