explosions
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Eight of 12 crew members are missing after a tanker caught fire off Romania's coast, naval authorities say, and there are reports of explosions on board.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
He said he was back in the lounge Wednesday, when new explosions rattled the glass and caused everyone to jump with fright.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Loud explosions rattled the Saudi capital on Monday evening.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Some people will always want their superhero TV shows to feature battles and explosions every week.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
I press my head against the earth and listen to the muffled thunder, like the explosions of quarrying—and raise it again to listen for the sounds on top.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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