detonate
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He said residents in towns south of Tyre left after hearing reports in the Lebanese media that Israel might detonate nearby.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
“Oil spikes don’t cause recessions alone — they detonate existing fragilities,” the Rapidan team said.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
According to the leaked file reviewed by The Times, the LAPD’s internal investigators found Hogg made a “gross underestimation” of the explosive weight of the fireworks that police intended to detonate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Because of their small size, the rats are not heavy enough to detonate mines, making them a safer option than humans.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Large numbers of the shells fired were duds; they failed to detonate.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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