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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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Supply crunches have hobbled semiconductor production before, and explosive demand for niche materials due to AI has made many major chip makers dependent on a single company’s output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Although robotics is currently a small business compared with AI data centers, Barron’s has noted that Wall Street is betting on explosive growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s also one of the most explosive U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In the end, England's midfielders were too passive and easily controlled by Spain, while the usually explosive frontline of Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp and Lauren James proved ineffective.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The old man laughed indulgently, holding in check a deeper, more explosive delight.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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