explode
Example Sentences
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From the 1950s, demand for turkeys exploded when mass production breeding techniques were adopted, says Mrs Graham.
From BBC
Since then the rumor mill has exploded with believable, sketchy and contradicting explanations of what happened.
On social media, where the gathering has exploded, it looks like a multigenerational nightclub that could use dimmer lighting.
From Los Angeles Times
But the veritable Snoopymania possessing today’s consumers really exploded with the social media boom of the early 2010s, said Melissa Menta, senior vice president of global brand and communications for Peanuts Worldwide.
From Los Angeles Times
The cost of Minnesota’s mistake exploded during the pandemic with the Feeding Our Future scandal.
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