exploding

Example Sentences

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The threat of a failing chemical tank in Orange County exploding has been eliminated following an overnight operation, California fire officials say.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Prior to Kalshi and Polymarket’s exploding popularity, futures trading was a niche financial tool used in universities for experiments and specific industry actors.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

A large, pressurized tank filled with a toxic chemical in Orange County is at risk of either exploding or leaking, and officials say their options are highly limited.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

On Friday, authorities described the tank exploding or rupturing as the only possible outcomes, but on Saturday Covey said: "Letting this thing just fail and blow up is unacceptable."

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

My heart felt like an exploding football in my chest.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli