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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The two wildfires, which erupted on Jan. 7 about 40 miles apart, are the second and third most destructive fires in California’s history and killed 28 people, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025 -
The Hughes fire, which erupted last week, prompted additional evacuations and has charred more than 10,000 acres.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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That was especially true of West Altadena, an area that got an evacuation order many hours after the Eaton fire exploded last month.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Palisades fire exploded to more than 23,000 acres.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Two other wildfires broke out Wednesday in areas near Marion, in McDowell County, a press release said.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025
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Members of the ship’s crew crowded into Jelly’s lifeboat, claiming they were required to help the women, and a scuffle broke out between them and other men already in the boat, who refused to give up their places.—
Joel Sams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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