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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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It has previously been linked to contact sports including American football and boxing, and found in military members exposed to explosive blasts.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Economists say Hawaii needs to shift away from the service-based industry that propelled its explosive growth in the late 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

At his best, Kyrgios is a flamboyant and athletic shot-maker with flair, touch and an explosive game.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Plyometric exercises — explosive, fast-paced movements, like jumping, skipping, running and hopping — are critical in balance training for fall prevention, she says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

And black leaders, aware of Clark’s segregationist views and explosive temper, expected him to display, for the world to see, the violence that assailed blacks when they tried to exercise their right to vote.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman

Earlier this month, a drone loaded with explosives reached a runway in Germany's Leipzig airport - a key logistics hub for transferring military equipment to Ukraine.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Bild daily reported that the drone found on the tarmac of the eastern German airport carried explosives and a detonator -- but police did not confirm this report to AFP, saying the investigation was ongoing.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

A lawsuit filed by Lemus’ daughter last month claims that Barragan and other top commanders were warned of “training deficiencies” within the arson explosives detail before the incident.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Blasts, initially thought to be exploding gas cylinders, may have been World War Two explosives detonated by the heat of the fires, the local fire commander told local media.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

“We can’t take explosives in there. Can you still make the climb?” he asked Inej.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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