explosive
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He’s used that same platform to lob explosive accusations at critics and allies alike, blowing up a professional and personal relationship with President Donald Trump by tying him to the Epstein files.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
The Met chief earlier said that the officers had not been armed and feared the suspect had been carrying an explosive device.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Can Micron’s stock sustain its explosive rally over the long haul?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
It found there were many signs of “the explosive growth of this labor force,” and that staff had repeatedly flagged concerns about it in reports that reached Becerra’s desk.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Such a system set the stage for explosive increases in specific insect populations.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing explosive
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