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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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The researchers argued that the standard approach for measuring cosmic expansion using supernovae, the explosive deaths of stars, contained fundamental flaws.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

For public investors, the takeaway is simple: Much of the explosive growth in corporate value now occurs while companies are still private.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s just that having high conviction in explosive share price gains is eroding.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Passengers chose their seating from empty cases of explosive powder.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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