explosion

Example Sentences

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"I stepped on a pile of dry leaves, and there was an explosion," he said, leaning on a crutch.

From Barron's

Less than five hours before nighttime explosions rocked the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, an unknown trader doubled down on bets that Nicolás Maduro would soon be out as the country’s leader.

From The Wall Street Journal

People began to emerge in the streets Saturday after a night rocked by explosions in the Caracas Valley, with moods that ranged from celebration to condemnation.

From BBC

Then, in the early hours of Saturday morning, explosions rang out in the Venezuelan capital.

From The Wall Street Journal

Venezuelans had watched the unfolding spectacle from their homes, using social media to exchange images of explosions and the sounds of bombardment.

From Los Angeles Times