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explosion

[ik-sploh-zhuhn] / ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən /


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Those students saw the explosion happen on television.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Diverse storylines, coupled with the global reach of streaming platforms, have reignited an explosion of YA adaptations, and it’s a race that isn’t slowing down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

These include the shifts in audience habits engendered by the pandemic and the explosion of streaming, which has seen viewers choosing to stay on the couch.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He said the "most obvious" factor that might have caused the rise is "the explosion in the population of noble false widow".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Mr. Neely made a weird explosion gesture with his hands, and someone in the back of the room giggled, which only seemed to encourage him.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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