- plural of explosive.
explosives
Example Sentences
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He was found guilty of high treason under martial law and the illegal handling of weapons, ammunitions or explosives by the Shevchenkivskyy District Court in Kyiv.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
In Bergerac, France, an investment in an explosives factory created jobs, but locals say the town saw little gain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
After the war began in Ukraine, the explosives manufacturer Eurenco invested 200 million euros, or about $230 million, to revive French gunpowder production at a government-owned site on the outskirts of Bergerac.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to buy the explosives.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Lazlo could see why—siege engines, explosives, and metal did suggest such a direction—but he didn't think it would be anything like that.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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