explosive
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Like the first interim report from the Madlanga Commission, it was not made public, though the contents are likely to be fairly explosive - if the public hearings are anything to go by.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Fraser’s explosive performance underlines the immensity of the stakes, balancing every precarious element of this enormous mission.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Early statistics show the war has spurred explosive demand for electric vehicles and other energy sources that don’t use fossil fuels.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Anthropic has grown revenue at a rapid clip thanks to the explosive popularity of products like Claude Code.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Then he relaxed with an explosive sigh and looked out at the nearly empty courtyard.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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