explosion
Example Sentences
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Those students saw the explosion happen on television.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He said the "most obvious" factor that might have caused the rise is "the explosion in the population of noble false widow".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The regime is worried about the potential for a social explosion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Machado was placed on administrative leave following the violent July 1 explosion, which was felt by residents up to 20 miles away, destroyed a family farm and sparked a 78-acre grass fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
“I can only stay for a few seconds because it’s so hot. And I have to get away quickly because if a steam explosion happens while I’m there...well...”
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
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