explosion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
James: Yeah, I'd say it was a bit of an explosion at that point and, you know, two goals in three days.
From BBC
The Scottish government is forecasting an explosion in the field, and says it could generate an extra £23bn a year for the national economy by 2035.
From BBC
Within hours of explosions ringing across the capital, both sides were posting on social media - a war of words as people searched for answers.
From BBC
Value-at-risk, meanwhile has jumped for all portfolio and trading books amid a an explosion of volatility in the financial markets, he noted.
From MarketWatch
The former Sinn Féin leader had insisted he had no role in the explosions and has strongly denied a claim that he was a "major player" in the IRA.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.