explode

Example Sentences

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Commander Fox explains that mines generally fall into two categories: contact mines, which detonate when struck, and influence mines, which explode when sensors detect changes in sound, pressure or magnetism.

From BBC

The sector exploded after the pandemic, when lockdowns kept people indoors and crowded markets felt unsafe.

From BBC

Either through deeper engagement on social feeds or just stuffing more ads into them, ad views exploded.

From Barron's

“It exploded through the stratosphere. We didn’t expect that. We were focused on looking for something that told the narrative. It felt like it had been bigger than ever before,” Felder said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Of course, when you think about that, one of the first things you think about is copper, and copper prices are exploding after the Fed chairman’s comments,” he said in a Thursday report.

From MarketWatch