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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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L3Harris gathers explosive propellant, nozzles and casings for the rocket motor that powers it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, the successful launch of the Wegovy pill and its explosive growth is a bright spot for the company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The United Nations representative on the island warned Thursday that the humanitarian emergency, coupled with the onset of the Caribbean hurricane season, made for an "explosive cocktail."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"If there is another massive explosive attack tomorrow… then we could well find ourselves in the situation of simply having to close the production down," he wrote.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

A pause ... and then the sound of an impact, a short, explosive breath, and a muttered word in a gruff, low voice.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau




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