Example Sentences

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It’s the season for Christmas miracles, and right on cue a mega debate about pensions is erupting in Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting again, and farmers are taking their tractors on Europe’s roads to protest EU policies and prices.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Technically, Mayon is erupting, albeit at a slow pace.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

FOR NOW, “the global ethics of this have not been resolved,” Moazami says, and even in the U.S., controversy is erupting.

From Science Magazine • May 11, 2023

When he sees his ancient enemy, he climbs out of his car, comes hastily over to where Pelty is erupting, and starts trading autos with him.

From Homeburg Memories by Fitch, George