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combust

[kuhm-buhst] / kəmˈbʌst /


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But they have downsides—costly materials, a China-dominated supply chain that concerns Western governments and a tendency to combust if you’re not careful.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

Even five World Cups in, she cannot hold back the tears at the national anthem, and looks like she will combust with passion at each wicket she claims.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

"Modern landfill facilities already capture, upgrade and combust their gas emissions for electricity generation, however, our process creates a much more environmentally impactful and commercially valuable product," he said.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024

Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the tennis drama stars Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor as longtime friends whose relationships combust on and off the court.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2024

Two cops enter the waiting room just as I’m about to spontaneously combust.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles


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