explosion
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Researchers will now investigate whether Betelgeuse B could influence the future evolution of the red supergiant, including its eventual supernova explosion.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
They were followed on Monday by an explosion at a convenience store.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
In recent years there has been an explosion in the number of people with an autism diagnosis on their GP record.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Some analysts and investors cite the explosion of bond issuance—from AI hyperscalers such as Amazon.com and Alphabet—which they say has crowded out investment in Treasurys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
A third explosion sent every animal stampeding in every direction, except for the camel lying on my leg and Rostam, who didn’t seem to hear anything.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
"As we were climbing up, we could hear what felt like explosions," she said, giving only one name.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Via the cinematic hyperbole of bloodlust and explosions, “The Dog Stars” makes a salient point that we’ll seize on any excuse to settle into our own camps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 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
Very massive stars can end their lives in supernova explosions, but such events are relatively uncommon.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
He kept flinging pebbles, sending up little explosions of water.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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