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explosion

[ik-sploh-zhuhn] / ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən /


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England's reaction was an explosion of celebration and sheer relief, a largely dreadful performance transformed into dramatic victory by their magnificent captain.

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

We can reserve that adjective for the 1986 Challenger explosion, which was witnessed live by millions courtesy of CNN.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

It’s the explosion of relief when a prank ends, often in humiliation, always with hoots and claps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

“But the Butterfly,” I yelled over the noise of the explosion.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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