explode

Example Sentences

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Copper demand has exploded in recent years, with the metal needed for solar panels, wind turbines and also military hardware.

From Barron's

In recent years, it has exploded in popularity for middle school boys.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Officers swiftly attended the scene and found that a gas canister on the site had ignited and subsequently exploded," the spokesperson said.

From BBC

Despite growing resistance from some state and local leaders, the administration seeks to open additional ICE facilities in warehouses across Texas and the country to handle an exploding detainee population.

From Salon

Breakfast became so popular that when the company made it an all-day staple, growth exploded.

From The Wall Street Journal