explode
Example Sentences
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Studies of very bright exploding stars called supernovas showed that rather than slowing down, distant galaxies were actually accelerating away from each other.
From BBC
"All of a sudden, my social media just exploded. I had thousands of messages from men."
From BBC
In 1998, when a deep depression exploded over the fleet in the Bass Strait, six men died, five boats sank and 55 sailors were rescued.
From Barron's
Despite the Grinch’s anti-consumerist zeal, the market for his visage has exploded in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times
From the 1950s, demand for turkeys exploded when mass production breeding techniques were adopted, says Mrs Graham.
From BBC
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