explosive
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The big bang theory may have triumphed among most cosmologists, but the persistence of unanswered questions—what came before that explosive moment? could our universe be one of many?—leaves plenty of room for speculation and dissent.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He believes there’s a risk of an explosive move higher, to a range of 6.25% to 6.8%, and perhaps as high as 8.1% to 8.6%.
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
A fire can be put out, but the damage an explosive can do may be irreparable.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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