fireworks

Example Sentences

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A man was found dead Saturday following a fire that broke out at a South Los Angeles home and sent flames and fireworks into the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Big Ben’s toll, signaling the official end of the war in Europe, was greeted by booming fireworks and screaming sirens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He later called the community “a unique opportunity to experiment with democracy,” describing it as the kind of place where people can freely set off fireworks and smoke cigars wherever they want.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Federal investigators concluded the actual weight of the fireworks was closer to 42 pounds, nearly double the containment vessel’s maximum safe capacity for a single explosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

I guess I can pay for the fireworks, but the fire?

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz