combustive

Example Sentences

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He was described as a combustive mixture of "victimhood and arrogance".

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023

He was wily and sly and combustive and smooth, playing a person desperate to matter.

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2020

A few tracks with more spirited rhythms would have made “Walk Through Fire” an even more combustive listen, but there’s plenty of quality on hand and Yola is definitely a keeper.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2019

Chancellor's combustive hits are a large part of what draws us to football.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2018

Again, a little fire was built in the open safety of the yard and a few drops of the liquid used to produce the same technicolored, combustive effects.

From Make Mine Homogenized by Freas, Kelly