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explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /




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It’s also one of the most explosive U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s just that having high conviction in explosive share price gains is eroding.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In the end, England's midfielders were too passive and easily controlled by Spain, while the usually explosive frontline of Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp and Lauren James proved ineffective.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Hezbollah militants are now using new tactics including explosive drones guided by fiber-optic wire that Israel is struggling to counter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The monsters’ siege tower was still hurling explosive green fireballs into the streets.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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