erupt
verb (used without object)
to burst forth.
had erupted
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past perfectof erupt.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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When they left the stadium, a Portuguese party had erupted in the streets.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
If Vesuvius had erupted in late August, going to the market that day may well have been the best decision of many people’s lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Navarro picked up her cellphone, checked social media and saw a fire had erupted in Eaton Canyon, located more than two miles east of their location.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025
The trouble had erupted in 2021 and 2022 as the global economy roared out of the pandemic recession, triggering supply shortages and igniting prices.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
His hand trembled with the strain of the pulled elastic band and beads of sweat had erupted on his brow.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
