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has erupted

  • present perfect of erupt (3rd person singular).

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A diplomatic row has erupted between South Africa and Ghana, over claims that a Ghanaian man was killed during anti-migrant protests, which South African officials deny.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

“Now that the public backlash has erupted, they are working just as hard to distance themselves from these projects.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

If Weiss’ track record at CBS holds — ratings are down at the “Evening News,” chaos has erupted at the morning shows, CBS Radio has been shuttered — the numbers will follow.

From Salon Jun. 1, 2026

MIAMI—A battle royal has erupted among some of Miami’s most powerful economic players over a 10-acre parcel of land on Fisher Island, often dubbed the wealthiest ZIP Code in America.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

One or two cases have been recorded in which a cartilaginous tumour growing from the synovial membrane has erupted through the joint capsule and infiltrated the adjoining muscles.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis