pyrotechnics
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The ultras then set off red pyrotechnics which turned the compass needle back in the direction of the fans.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
He cranked the energy back up for his 2011 hit No Church in the Wild, which was amplified by firey pyrotechnics that radiated heat through the stadium.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
A spokesperson for the soccer club said the organization had no information “of any serious injury” from the wayward pyrotechnics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
They contributed to a new standard of elaborate, hours-long concerts with more emphasis on choreography, pyrotechnics, costume changes and technology to wow audiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
I've seen more elaborate pyrotechnics at the grand openings of grocery stores, but the audience was kind and everyone made an effort to pretend that the display was magnificent.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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