trigger an eruption
Frequency: 7.512.5 per million words
To cause an eruption of something to start suddenly.
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- The news could trigger an eruption of violence.
- His controversial statement triggered an eruption of anger on social media.
- The comedian's final joke triggered an eruption of laughter from the audience.
- Scientists are studying the seismic activity that might trigger a volcanic eruption.
- Any sudden change in pressure deep underground can trigger a massive eruption.
- The unfair ruling from the referee triggered an eruption of boos from the crowd.
- A sudden economic collapse is feared to trigger an eruption of social unrest.
- An eruption of applause was triggered by the violinist's stunning performance.
- The provocative art exhibit was designed to trigger an eruption of debate.
- Increased magma flow beneath the mountain will almost certainly trigger an eruption within weeks.