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explosion

[ik-sploh-zhuhn] / ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən /


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The FDE role has seen a 42-fold explosion since 2023, with LinkedIn reporting 8,500 new positions created over that time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The filings in Los Angeles County Superior Court show Cal/OSHA began its investigation into the working conditions and training provided to the deceased detectives three days after the explosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The findings of an "initial" investigation into the incident on Monday "point to a roadside explosion striking the convoy", Lacroix told the UN Security Council earlier.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The past year has produced an explosion of originalist scholarship on both sides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Where in the morning the eruption had been silent except for the rush of wind before the blast, this time, they heard the explosion.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone