explosion

Example Sentences

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Carla Lockhart said about 100 homes have been evacuated as a result of the incident and that a controlled explosion has taken place.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"The galaxy has such complex structure that it's not 100% clear if there's anything left to see of the explosion, but if there is, it's really faint."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

There’s a Hindi word called “dhamaka,” which translates to explosion — or intense and bold flavors when used in a culinary context.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Choi isn’t averse to shtick, if the result is an explosion of audience laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“But the Butterfly,” I yelled over the noise of the explosion.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin