explosive
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Burnham knew, the world knows, how explosive these rolling, free wheeling, live on camera encounters with Trump can go.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Mentioned in this episode: “Inside the suddenly explosive world of AI safety,” from The Verge.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2026
“We had a great first half, physical play, explosive offense,” Sierra Canyon coach Jon Ellinghouse said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
In early September 2026, Anak Krakatau entered a prolonged explosive phase that lasted for more than 24 hours, sending large amounts of gas and ash into the sky.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
To Szilard’s friend Enrico Fermi, the possibility of an explosive reaction was so remote that Szilard’s concerns seemed driven by paranoia, not physics.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
The facilities produce raw materials used to make pharmaceuticals, clothing, cosmetics, detergents, construction materials and military explosives in the UK and Europe.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Destroying explosives where they lie is not always the safest option.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Price said newer security machines that TSA is installing to replace traditional X-ray machines have computed tomography capabilities, which "can do a much better job of detecting liquid-based explosives".
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
It can be difficult to distinguish an unarmed drone from one packed with explosives, so we need to treat all drones approaching sensitive areas as if they might be dangerous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The throwing arm was already primed with a full payload of Imperial gold and explosives.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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