eruption of
Frequency: 8.818.0 per million words
Used to specify what is erupting, such as 'an eruption of violence' or 'an eruption of laughter'.
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Examples (10)
- The controversial new law led to an eruption of protests across the country.
- The referee's decision caused a sudden eruption of anger from the crowd.
- Diplomats are working to prevent an eruption of conflict in the region.
- His ridiculous joke was met with an eruption of laughter from everyone in the room.
- The unexpected announcement was followed by an eruption of applause.
- When the winner was announced, there was a joyful eruption of cheers.
- The artist experienced a sudden eruption of creativity, painting three masterpieces in a week.
- The changing seasons brought a spectacular eruption of colour in the forests.
- The scandal triggered an eruption of criticism from the media.
- We witnessed an eruption of genius from the young chess player.