explosions

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Residents of the Israeli town of Shomera near the border with Lebanon said they hear explosions and see smoke rising from the direction of Lebanon all day and night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Iranian media reported that explosions were heard to the east of the city.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

His vivid colour photographs now frequently appear in local media outlets -- alongside pictures of fires, explosions and obituaries.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“It’s a neurochemical con job. It’s just synaptic, electronic explosions in your brain. It’s just a meat computer,” he says, bursting into his infectious, double bass laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He tapped his hearing aid like the explosions were giving him interference, but he kept his eyes on his magazine.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan