explosion
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Because the evolved supergiant is expected to eventually end its life in a supernova explosion, the dramatic dimming prompted speculation that the star might be preparing to explode.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
They were followed on Monday by an explosion at a convenience store.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
There's been an explosion of academic interest in this area.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
ChatGPT’s 2022 launch and the subsequent AI explosion caught states off guard, turbocharging energy and water consumption at facilities that support it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
At 11:01 A.M., a hydrogen explosion bigger and more violent than the one they had experienced two days earlier rocked unit 3.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Over the echo of nearby explosions, they sometimes play beach volleyball near the river -- "the most beautiful place in town".
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Motor City” and movies like it — think “Sisu,” “Silent Night” and other screen explosions — are the opposite all that.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Johann Goldammer, head of the Global Fire Monitoring Center, a research and advisory group in Germany, said extended hot dry spells and the deterioration of old ammunition are making explosions more likely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
After his planned extradition from Croatia, they say he will be brought before an investigating judge to face charges of causing explosions and sabotage.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Weird stuff is happening that can’t be explained by the laws of nature, in which case our planet might be in store for a global meltdown full of crazy lava explosions and plagues of frogs.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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