as in erupting
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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On Friday, the Colts left no doubt - erupting for four goals after the intermission to win the Class 6A Division 2 bi-district game 5-0 at Glaspie Field on the campus of Arlington Martin High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026 -
The next oak over from Aerial Rescue plays host to Open Ascent—good old-fashioned climbing—where a riot of cheers is erupting.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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But just then, a battle was breaking out on a podium just a few yards away.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police said the gathering soon turned contentious, with multiple fights breaking out, and a judge recently sentenced one of the men involved.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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The clash between Italy’s right-wing leaders and magistrates has punctuated Italian politics, exploding during the governments of late conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi, who was one of the staunchest supporters of the judicial reform.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Led by 50-something Nathan Fillion, The Rookie has become an unlikely viral hit, with its popularity among teens exploding.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Bursting (forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bursting%20%28forth%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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