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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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"Our units found an explosive of devastating power," Vucic said in a post on Instagram.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Cal/OSHA said it issued fines totaling $250,000 for “failing to ensure employees used appropriate personal protective equipment when handling explosive ordnances, including grenades.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The majority of companies that make up the utilities sector of the S&P 500 are regulated entities that haven’t seen explosive growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"This work shows that the universe's explosive early growth can come directly from a deeper theory of gravity itself," Afshordi said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Wylan slapped his hand against the explosive and dove away, careening into Matthias and Jesper as they all covered their ears.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo