as in erupts
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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As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy, and the cost of proving herself.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Turmoil erupts when union execs oust president Turmoil that had been brewing within the union’s leadership ranks hit the public radar when the union’s executive council voted to remove Jones as international president in June 2023, accusing him of misusing union funds for personal gain.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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Occasionally, an argument breaks out about who ate the last slice of baloney in the refrigerator.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Episode 2 starts with another flashback to young Nolan’s life on Viltrum when the Scourge Virus breaks out.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Characters will die and the entire lab sometimes explodes, only for things to snap back to normal in the very next episode.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Autumn is when the park really explodes in color.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Bursts (forth).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bursts%20%28forth%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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