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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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Although robotics is currently a small business compared with AI data centers, Barron’s has noted that Wall Street is betting on explosive growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s also one of the most explosive U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Hezbollah militants are now using new tactics including explosive drones guided by fiber-optic wire that Israel is struggling to counter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, the successful launch of the Wegovy pill and its explosive growth is a bright spot for the company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Forty-three seconds after dropping from the plane, at an altitude of 1,900 feet above Hiroshima, the bomb’s two pieces of uranium slammed together, setting off an explosive chain reaction.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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