explosive
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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
Israel is monitoring Hezbollah’s use of explosive drones closely and has targeted drone production and launch sites in southern Lebanon, the military said.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Early statistics show the war has spurred explosive demand for electric vehicles and other energy sources that don’t use fossil fuels.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
At my question about them, Dad said they were “dusting”: spreading rock dust around to hold down the explosive mixture of coal dust and air.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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