explosive
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The market has seen profit-taking from chip stocks because, as portfolio managers know, the explosive growth of AI chip demand will eventually slow down.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
“Sudden explosive noise, concussive blasts, and bright flashes have the potential to startle young birds, creating unnecessary risk during a critical period of development.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Desperate fans in South East Asia, where BTS is performing 15 of 88 shows, have lost more than $100,000 as scammers cash in on explosive demand.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
The AI coding startup once garnered lavish praise for its explosive revenue growth.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026
It is a characteristic of a predator to become invisible to its prey during the quiet and sometimes lengthy stalk that precedes an explosive attack.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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