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explosion

[ik-sploh-zhuhn] / ɪkˈsploʊ ʒən /


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He also said a controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspect vehicle, but that the operation remains ongoing.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The past year has produced an explosion of originalist scholarship on both sides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

At the center of the mystery is an unusually powerful explosion in space that lasted far longer than anything previously observed.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

There’s a Hindi word called “dhamaka,” which translates to explosion — or intense and bold flavors when used in a culinary context.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

A sugary explosion burst in his mouth, and he almost fainted in pleasure.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley