blast

Example Sentences

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Less than a week after the explosions that killed the three peacekeepers, another blast took place at a UN facility near El Adeisse on Friday, injuring three more Indonesian blue helmets.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Lastly, TMZ put vacationing lawmakers on blast in the wake of the shutdown, asking readers to send in photos of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

A California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigation into the July 18 blast resulted in eight citations and more than $350,000 in fines, according to records from the state agency reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Once more she was drowned out by the whistle’s blast.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood