explosion
Example Sentences
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Over 50,000 residents were temporarily evacuated as officials investigated the potential for an explosion for days.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The explosion has reportedly set back Blue Origin’s progress by at least six months, not to mention derailed satellite-deployment timelines across the entire industry.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
AST shares were north of $133 before the Blue Origin New Glenn explosion.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
When SpaceX suffered an explosion in September 2016, it took 15 months to return to service - and SpaceX had other pads to fall back on.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
An explosion of icy wind and blue light bursts out.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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