shock wave
Example Sentences
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The geopolitical shock waves have nudged Treasuries higher only modestly.
From Barron's
The geopolitical shock waves have nudged Treasuries higher only modestly.
From Barron's
“The car leaped off the ground from the shock wave,” he said.
Seeing exactly how the ejecta blast outward and interact is key to explaining how shock waves form in novae.
From Science Daily
These tiny bursts of electricity also generate small shock waves that can be heard.
From Science Daily
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