combust
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But they have downsides—costly materials, a China-dominated supply chain that concerns Western governments and a tendency to combust if you’re not careful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
A golf pro can have an immaculate swing on the range, then go out and combust in a tournament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
But here's the kicker - Sabalenka's tendency to combust at a critical juncture means only three of those have resulted in titles.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025
"Modern landfill facilities already capture, upgrade and combust their gas emissions for electricity generation, however, our process creates a much more environmentally impactful and commercially valuable product," he said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
When Chuck offered up that maybe they were just exploring and having some fun, Newt had given him a stare so harsh Thomas thought Chuck might spontaneously combust.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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