exploding

Example Sentences

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The city’s homeless people, a population that is shrinking but that Pratt insists is exploding.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2023, presenter Jeremy Clarkson recalled some batches of his Hawkstone cider bottles, warning that there was a "slim chance" they may erupt after reports of the glass bottles suddenly exploding.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

One exploding rocket won’t put an end to extraterrestrial ambitions.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The latest development came Sunday night, when officials announced “an all-night mission” to determine whether the tank in Garden Grove is still at risk of exploding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Even the peonies seemed to be exploding with happiness, their vibrant colors radiating in the sun.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin