panic breaks out

Examples (10)

• When the fire alarm rang, panic broke out in the crowded hall.
• The authorities are worried that panic might break out if the news is leaked.
• As the ship began to tilt, panic broke out among the passengers.
• Mass panic broke out when the stadium lights suddenly failed.
• It didn't take long for panic to break out once the stock market crashed.
• If a virus enters the system, panic could break out within the office.
• Widespread panic broke out across the city following the earthquake.
• Witnesses said that panic broke out almost immediately after the explosion.
• The police tried to keep the crowd calm to prevent panic from breaking out.
• A sudden panic broke out when the doors were found to be locked.