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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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As presented here, “My Aim Is True” is every bit as explosive and exciting as the original release, an album that featured a clever blend of punk, rockabilly, pop and new wave sounds.

From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026

One local resident captured dramatic footage of the fire at its peak, with explosive bangs emitting from an area engulfed in flames.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

No explosive devices were found at any of the colleges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

After a very strong spring and early summer, stocks stalled through August as skepticism persisted about the longevity of the current cycle with its explosive revenue growth and enormous margins.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

He gave an explosive sound, mostly through the nose, of either laughter or the opposite of laughter.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

Police conducted checks on the abandoned car and no explosives were found.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Police have said five people have been hospitalised following the incident that was “strongly suspected” to be the result of a gas leak, and no suspicious substances or explosives have been found at the site.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

After three days of investigations, including using a bomb disposal team, police said Tuesday they had found no explosives in the vehicles, but they had retrieved a "quantity of petrol".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

But now counter-terrorism detectives say no explosives were found in their three vans, only an "accelerant" - petrol.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Made of English oak, they were designed to be strong enough to withstand the weight and recoil of heavy guns and thousands of pounds of shells and explosives.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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