explosion
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Machado was placed on administrative leave following the violent July 1 explosion, which was felt by residents up to 20 miles away, destroyed a family farm and sparked a 78-acre grass fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
And copper wiring is a critical part of data centers, meaning that the metal is benefiting from the explosion in demand for artifcial-intelligence technology.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Another woman from Tehran said she leapt out of bed when she heard an explosion at 5:55 a.m. one morning last week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
For years, scientists believed that the rapid rise of diverse and complex animals, known as the Cambrian explosion, began around 535 million years ago.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Before I could formulate a coherent thought, there was another explosion and the door to the Glitch room slammed shut.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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