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bulge

[buhlj] / bʌldʒ /




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“The top of the storage tank began to bulge, and fumes released for approximately 5 minutes until employees activated the manual fire suppression system.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

One of Roman's primary surveys will look far beyond that range, examining stars through the Milky Way's densely packed central bulge and extending all the way to the far side of the galaxy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

At one point, the tank began to bulge, prompting fears among emergency workers of a potential BLEVE.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The tank heated up in recent days and started to bulge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Now, a giant bulge grew as rock was pushed farther and farther away from the mountain.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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