firecracker
Example Sentences
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As Mesidor and Bain have thudded their way through the first two rounds of the playoff, Miami’s pass rush has reduced some of college football’s most explosive offenses to little more than firecrackers.
Some states, including Madhya Pradesh, have now banned the use of carbide guns as firecrackers and several sellers have been arrested.
From BBC
This year, the Supreme Court eased restrictions, allowing the use of so-called "green" firecrackers that are designed to emit fewer particulate pollutants.
From Barron's
The Supreme Court relaxed this month a blanket ban on fireworks over Diwali to allow the use of the less-polluting "green firecrackers" -- designed to emit fewer particulates.
From Barron's
While lamps and firecrackers light up homes and streets during the festival, they also worsen air pollution - a problem especially pronounced in northern India, where winter months already bring poor air quality.
From BBC
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