firecracker
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According to the researchers, these chemical changes could interfere with microbial communities and aquatic ecosystems, particularly if large amounts of firecracker litter are repeatedly washed into rivers and lakes after festivals or celebrations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
A rare moment of high drama flares when a pregnant woman, Agata, played with firecracker fierceness by Anna Chlumsky, barrels down the basement stairs to accost Renia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Where McCann is a firecracker, Ava Dash is a total snooze, the kind of monotone, self-obsessed personality that gives Gen Z a bad name.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2025
Karri Kitchen specialised in healthy Asian-style meals such as Mongolian beef noodles, firecracker chicken and mango chicken curry.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
My words set off a firecracker in the room.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
The Supreme Court this month allowed the limited use of so-called "green" firecrackers, designed to produce fewer emissions, during Diwali.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
Despite the debate over fireworks, Diwali is about much more than firecrackers.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Spent firecrackers scatter residue that contains partially burned fuel, metal salts, additives, and pieces of charred packaging.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
Beer was showered over the crowd, firecrackers set off and Mexican flags waved high in the sky against the setting sun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
I told her as much of the truth as I could, from the firecrackers to the Pelham Police Department and the white tulips.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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