combust
Example Sentences
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But they have downsides—costly materials, a China-dominated supply chain that concerns Western governments and a tendency to combust if you’re not careful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
But here's the kicker - Sabalenka's tendency to combust at a critical juncture means only three of those have resulted in titles.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025
"Modern landfill facilities already capture, upgrade and combust their gas emissions for electricity generation, however, our process creates a much more environmentally impactful and commercially valuable product," he said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the tennis drama stars Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor as longtime friends whose relationships combust on and off the court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
It feels like my dry skin will spontaneously combust.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
