explode
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The device failed to explode and it was discovered and disassembled by the authorities on March 16, the US Attorney's office said in a statement.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
If the United States wins the WBC championship Tuesday, when no outcome besides victory would have been satisfactory, the team will explode in celebration.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Heavy elements such as gold and platinum are forged under extraordinary conditions, including when stars collapse, explode, or collide.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
"I hustled for years and then I just kind of had to explode," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
So Sam, Ford, and I sit around, waiting for her to explode.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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