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combustible

[kuhm-buhs-tuh-buhl] / kəmˈbʌs tə bəl /


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They were behind the decision to bring in Tudor, the combustible Croatian with a chequered coaching career and no Premier League experience, to succeed the sacked Thomas Frank.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Evidence presented at hearings last week showed that government departments failed to effectively address residents' complaints about construction workers smoking on site and the use of combustible building materials during renovations.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Social media industry analyst Matt Navarra said TikTok's decision to "swim against the tide" is a savvy one - but comes with "pretty combustible optics".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The romantic intrigue involving Hedda, Lovborg and Thea is more passionately combustible than the one involving Hedda, George and Judge Brack.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Trains heading into Mexico City stop first in Lecherfa to leave any cars with combustible contents.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario