explosive
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In principle, researchers could enter detailed information about its shape, then calculate the ideal explosive strength, distance, and direction needed to move it away from Earth.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
A flight is diverted "only when the threat is credible and the authorities believe there is a potential of explosive device on board", he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Anthropic earlier this week released paperwork for its public listing, expected for next month, that showed explosive revenue growth in recent quarters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The Diablos beat San Juan Hills 54-44 in an epic Orange County shootout to secure its third consecutive Alpha League crown, buoyed by a bevy of explosive plays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Then he relaxed with an explosive sigh and looked out at the nearly empty courtyard.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
No explosives were found in any of the incidents so far, and those responsible have not been identified.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
No explosives were found on four flights which landed in Prague, Czech police said.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
No explosives have been found during searches, and it is not clear if the incidents, some claimed by a little known group, are related.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Four European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the temporary closure of one Warsaw airport, but all planes landed safely and no explosives were found, authorities said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Me, better than any wheelie-popper because I have explosives, which by definition are cooler than anything you can do on a bike, obviously.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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