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explosion

[ik-sploh-zhuhn] / ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən /


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Some analysts and investors cite the explosion of bond issuance—from AI hyperscalers such as Amazon.com and Alphabet—which they say has crowded out investment in Treasurys.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

The high desert has seen a population explosion over the past few decades thanks to its relatively cheap housing compared to Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Observations from Keck Observatory, Magellan Observatory, and the Very Large Telescope showed no recognizable chemical signatures during the first month after the explosion.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Inside the beverage industry, Infante says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the explosion of nonalcoholic drinks is that they’re replacing alcohol altogether.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Until then, Superintendent Yoshida had no idea that the explosion they had heard that morning had actually come from unit 4.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

“Motor City” and movies like it — think “Sisu,” “Silent Night” and other screen explosions — are the opposite all that.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

After his planned extradition from Croatia, they say he will be brought before an investigating judge to face charges of causing explosions and sabotage.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Very massive stars can end their lives in supernova explosions, but such events are relatively uncommon.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

Maritime security firm Vanguard Tech told AFP three explosions rocked the ship on June 6, flooding several areas including the steering gear compartment and pump room.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Could this have anything to do with the explosions on Mars?

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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