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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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On 4 August, a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany, close to Ukrainian cargo planes.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

It has previously been linked to contact sports including American football and boxing, and found in military members exposed to explosive blasts.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

The timing of this while bitcoin has been stuck in rangebound trade all summer is creating the explosive movement, Green adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Plyometric exercises — explosive, fast-paced movements, like jumping, skipping, running and hopping — are critical in balance training for fall prevention, she says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

And while the content of the secret study was certainly interesting, what was really sparking the nation’s interest was the mystery—where did the Times get this explosive document?

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

While the explosion caused no casualties, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the amount of explosives it was carrying was "significant".

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

As Germany investigates how a drone loaded with explosives reached a runway at Leipzig airport, there is renewed talk in Europe of hybrid war.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Elsewhere, it reports that "police find explosives in drone at Leipzig airport."

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

German publications have reported that the drone had military-grade explosives, but its detonator failed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Standing at the steam table, watching as the population of B-block shuffled by, each in-mate receiving his plate from the servers, I always thought of an assembly line in a poorly run explosives factory.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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