combust

Example Sentences

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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

A golf pro can have an immaculate swing on the range, then go out and combust in a tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 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

Within a minute their clothes combust, grass is set ablaze.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson