explosive

Example Sentences

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Last April was an exception because the recovery was so explosive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Markets are increasingly reacting less to headlines alone and more to whether there is a credible path toward de-escalation, which keeps volatility sensitive but less explosive than last week.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It went on: "A comprehensive operational examination indicates that no explosive device was placed in the area by IDF troops, and that no IDF troops were present in the area at all."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"This work shows that the universe's explosive early growth can come directly from a deeper theory of gravity itself," Afshordi said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Lush purple orchids hung beside the explosive pink, gold, and orange petals of countless wildflowers.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda