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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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Like the first interim report from the Madlanga Commission, it was not made public, though the contents are likely to be fairly explosive - if the public hearings are anything to go by.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Israel is monitoring Hezbollah’s use of explosive drones closely and has targeted drone production and launch sites in southern Lebanon, the military said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Nvidia’s record fiscal first-quarter 2027 results showcase explosive AI factory demand, deepening full-stack platform leadership, and rising capital returns, reinforcing its role as the core beneficiary of the global AI buildout....

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Fraser’s explosive performance underlines the immensity of the stakes, balancing every precarious element of this enormous mission.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Five or ten Ebola-virus particles suspended in a droplet of blood could easily slip through a pinhole in a surgical glove, and that might be enough to start an explosive infection.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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