blast
Example Sentences
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As they prepared to fire their engines to blast off towards the Moon and out of Earth's orbit, there was a moment when the view of Earth grew rapidly in the window, Wiseman explained.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
I was filled with the same hope I had as a pre-teen watching Apollo 11 blast off for the historic moon landing.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Before Freeman’s 407-foot blast, Pages had the only answers for Guardians starter Gavin Williams.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
They will watch as four astronauts blast into space in the hope of flying around the Moon and potentially travelling further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The eruption might be smaller hours after the initial blast, but the rush of water was only beginning.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing blast
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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