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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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While LaRose believes the risk in the short term is for higher rates, he said he’s “not necessarily sold” on the notion that there’s a decisive and explosive breakout to the upside.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The explosive growth of electric vehicles has intensified the search for ways to make electric motors more energy efficient.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Kioxia’s listing comes as memory stocks are booming amid tight supply and explosive demand from artificial-intelligence hyperscalers.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Because hovering over that entire chaotic hour was the truth everyone in the room already knew: Jose Mourinho is coming back to Real Madrid, 13 years after his previous explosive stint.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Beneath Powers's seat, engineers had also installed an explosive charge.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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