explode

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There’s no question: Straight women — the same ones who turned Rachel Reid’s source novel into a bestselling sensation — helped explode “Heated Rivalry” into the indomitable sensation it has become.

From Salon

Scientists are continuing to strengthen the case that a fragmented comet exploded in Earth's atmosphere nearly 13,000 years ago.

From Science Daily

Hogan became one of wrestling's most prominent characters as its popularity exploded.

From BBC

Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is a doubt for Baltimore with a back injury, but running back Derrick Henry exploded for over 200 yards and four touchdowns in his last game.

From BBC

Measurements show that this distant supernova closely matches the brightness and spectral features of SN 1998bw, a well known supernova linked to a gamma ray burst that exploded much closer to Earth.

From Science Daily