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detonation

[det-n-ey-shuhn] / ˌdɛt nˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
explosion
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A controlled detonation has been carried out on a large World War Two bomb found at a building site.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Police said bomb disposal experts conducted the controlled detonation at 15:20 on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“The Complex,” more meandering and less searing — is a departure from such detonation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Textron’s tech can also trick mine sensors into thinking a large boat is passing, triggering a relatively safe detonation.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

A brilliant flash of light accompanied the detonation, momentarily blinding me.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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