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explosion

[ik-sploh-zhuhn] / ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən /


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Researchers will now investigate whether Betelgeuse B could influence the future evolution of the red supergiant, including its eventual supernova explosion.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

They were followed on Monday by an explosion at a convenience store.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Some analysts and investors cite the explosion of bond issuance—from AI hyperscalers such as Amazon.com and Alphabet—which they say has crowded out investment in Treasurys.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

The state’s deep pool of talent, rich investors and other tech infrastructure have made it ground zero for the artificial intelligence explosion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

After accounting for the crew that had been outside during the explosion, they turned back to their instruments and discovered that the water level in unit 2 had started to go down.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

"As we were climbing up, we could hear what felt like explosions," she said, giving only one name.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

“Motor City” and movies like it — think “Sisu,” “Silent Night” and other screen explosions — are the opposite all that.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Johann Goldammer, head of the Global Fire Monitoring Center, a research and advisory group in Germany, said extended hot dry spells and the deterioration of old ammunition are making explosions more likely.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Very massive stars can end their lives in supernova explosions, but such events are relatively uncommon.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

There are no more explosions from the fire stick.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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