explosion
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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
The state’s deep pool of talent, rich investors and other tech infrastructure have made it ground zero for the artificial intelligence explosion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
There had been some sort of colossal explosion on a coral island in the South Pacific.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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
Very massive stars can end their lives in supernova explosions, but such events are relatively uncommon.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
The president's press secretary and the roomful of reporters sitting unharmed could confirm that there had been no explosions.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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