explosion
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It also closed a mishap investigation into the company’s prior launch, which ended in a fiery explosion.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
He said musicians at the venue described "smoke from a circuit breaker near the stage followed by the power going out and an explosion".
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
President Trump’s financial disclosures revealed a stunning explosion in his stock trading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
News of the explosion quickly reached the Oval Office.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
A third explosion sent every animal stampeding in every direction, except for the camel lying on my leg and Rostam, who didn’t seem to hear anything.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Media and residents also reported having heard explosions near Bandar Abbas and the island of Qeshm, Mehr news agency said,
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Fourth of July fireworks sparked dangerous explosions and raging fires across Southern California, leaving several injured and displacing families.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
On Tuesday, explosions were reported in Sirik, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, sites in or near the strait, according to Iranian media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
These enormous explosions generate the energy needed to produce heavy atomic nuclei through a process known as rapid neutron capture, or the r-process.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
“That might work,” Tad said, walking over to examine the table with Z. The chemistry desks had withstood a bunch of explosions, and they were still standing.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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