implosive

Example Sentences

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In the implosive “Wine Star,” of 1959, some kind of geological event, epic or minuscule, is witnessed from above.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2020

Moss created his share of conflicts and controversies in Minnesota, and his second stint in 2010 ended after four games in spectacularly implosive fashion.

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2016

Locked in that intensive process, it’s easy to forget anything else exists, which is perfect if your album is meant to be an implosive, unbound thing.

From The Verge • Sep. 18, 2015

This is music with an implosive sizzle, meant for close listening: originals and covers of Ellington, Oscar Pettiford, Andrew Hill, Paul Motian, and a quietly rapturous “Lover Man.”

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2012

For the first time this season, rookie Luis Atilano endured an implosive start, allowing six earned runs on nine hits and three walks.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2010