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explosion

[ik-sploh-zhuhn] / ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən /


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The insider selling occurred alongside an explosion of interest in the technology, sparked by the announcement of a $2 billion federal funding package on May 21 that caused quantum stocks to rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The explosion has reportedly set back Blue Origin’s progress by at least six months, not to mention derailed satellite-deployment timelines across the entire industry.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The result is that profit margin estimates have crept higher, all culminating in the explosion of earnings projections.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

On the afternoon of the crash, Vijay was at home, about 200m away, when he heard an explosion.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Three hours after the explosion at unit 1, the Japanese government had doubled the evacuation zone around the plant to 12.4 miles.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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