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explosion

[ik-sploh-zhuhn] / ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən /


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"We have seen an explosion in terms of the invertebrates that are coming here," she said.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

In other remarks, Warsh said the explosion of investment in artificial intelligence has “huge implications for monetary policy.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

A couple in their 50s or 60s suffered life-threatening injuries, while a 13-year-old suffered less serious injuries in the explosion, Monaco's Minister of State Christophe Mirmand said, without disclosing their identities.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

PG&E was identified as an associate producer in the credits for two of Ms. Siebel’s films, which were released while the utility was under investigation by the state for a natural gas pipeline explosion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

They shot at me like an explosion of many-colored sparks.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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