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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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Anthropic, which is expected to go public this year, defied skeptics by posting explosive sales growth and its first operating profit in the second quarter—powered by coding tools that have become popular with corporate clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

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

Nvidia’s record fiscal first-quarter 2027 results showcase explosive AI factory demand, deepening full-stack platform leadership, and rising capital returns, reinforcing its role as the core beneficiary of the global AI buildout....

From Barron's • May 29, 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

In the 1880s Chicago was experiencing explosive growth that propelled land values to levels no one could have imagined, especially within the downtown “Loop,” named for the turn-around loops of streetcar lines.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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