explosion
Example Sentences
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All of it points to a classic problem that has popped up in technology booms throughout history, from the 19th-century railroad expansion to the telecom and internet explosion of the early 2000s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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
Seven people charged in connection with the explosion were arrested in a sweeping operation early Thursday morning, Reisig said, including Blackstar Fireworks owner Craig Cutright.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
And copper wiring is a critical part of data centers, meaning that the metal is benefiting from the explosion in demand for artifcial-intelligence technology.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Before signing off, she mentioned that SmartMart provided all the materials for the crafts, which was met with another explosion of applause and then straight to commercial.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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