explosives

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The dining table and the bathroom preserved traces of explosives that matched residues found at the blast sites, according to German court documents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to buy the explosives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

On Friday the government reached an agreement with miners who were striking to obtain increased supplies of fuel and explosives to do their work and an expansion of areas in which they can operate.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The state opening will begin at 09:30 when the royal bodyguards, known as the Yeoman of the Guard, conduct a ceremonial search of the cellars of the Palace of Westminster for explosives.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The rebels did a security sweep of the Victor’s Village before I was cleared to come here, checking for explosives, bugs, anything unusual.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins