explosives

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to buy the explosives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

She questioned why a facility containing explosives had been allowed to operate close to residential areas, saying families of those killed would not be satisfied unless the authorities provided a full explanation.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

On Friday the government reached an agreement with miners who were striking to obtain increased supplies of fuel and explosives to do their work and an expansion of areas in which they can operate.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The cost of explosives and freight are also up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

It was Kistiakowsky calling from the tower to say the explosives were ready.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin