exploded

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The timeline of the mission had been thrown into question after the New Glenn rocket developed by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin exploded during a ground test late last month, damaging the launchpad infrastructure.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When the intermission’s countdown clock reversed itself, climbing back up to “21:12,” the numbers turned red and the crowd exploded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Micro dramas, which are serialised, made-for-mobile clips, have exploded in popularity globally in recent years - but have also drawn criticism for their often sensationalist content.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

After buying Twitter, he has said, his work exploded to more than 120 hours a week from about 80 hours before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Lamont exploded out of the front passage and was all over us.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck