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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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She said residents have been exasperated by the evacuation orders and road closures, especially that of Highway 395, “but with the explosive growth and extreme fire behavior, we need people to be safe.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Public broadcasters NDR, WDR and the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper also reported that traces of the military explosive hexogen were found nearby.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Pop Mart’s first-half results mark an acute downturn after a run of explosive growth that sparked a furious rally in its stock.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Once a drone was detected it was necessary to know "whether it was equipped with a camera or an explosive", she said.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Passengers chose their seating from empty cases of explosive powder.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

Police defused the explosives and believe a second drone may have collided with a cargo aircraft nearby.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

While the explosion caused no casualties, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the amount of explosives it was carrying was "significant".

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

Elsewhere, it reports that "police find explosives in drone at Leipzig airport."

From BBC Aug. 6, 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

Produced by boiling juice extracted from sugarcane, it has long been used in making rum, as a major ingredient in making explosives, and as a sweetener.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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