fireworks

Example Sentences

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At the stadium of the Argentina soccer team he coached, Maradona was greeted with fireworks, cake and a banner wishing him a happy birthday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The families of the victims filed a $35-million claim against the county and state fireworks regulators alleging widespread negligence for allowing the illegal operation to continue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Police said most people behaved peacefully but they saw "provocative conduct and the heavy use of pyrotechnics and fireworks - despite various warnings being issued against this".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Luckily, most events, from the National Mall fireworks to the country-themed Fourth at the Wharf celebration and the National Independence Day Parade, are free.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The first is a fireworks GIF, the second is a wavering American flag.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day