fighting erupts

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

The fighting begins in a sudden and violent way.

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Examples (10)

  • Violent fighting erupted between rival gangs in the city center.
  • Fresh fighting erupted along the border after the ceasefire collapsed.
  • Street fighting erupted when protesters clashed with police forces.
  • Fierce fighting erupted in the disputed territory overnight.
  • Heavy fighting erupted as government forces advanced on the rebel stronghold.
  • Sporadic fighting erupted throughout the region despite peace talks.
  • Intense fighting erupted after negotiations broke down completely.
  • Renewed fighting erupted between ethnic groups in the troubled province.
  • Bitter fighting erupted when troops attempted to retake the captured town.
  • Factional fighting erupted within the rebel movement over leadership disputes.