explosives

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On Friday the government reached an agreement with miners who were striking to obtain increased supplies of fuel and explosives to do their work and an expansion of areas in which they can operate.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The state opening will begin at 09:30 when the royal bodyguards, known as the Yeoman of the Guard, conduct a ceremonial search of the cellars of the Palace of Westminster for explosives.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It describes the company’s 20% 1H Ebit beat in explosives versus consensus as impressive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But he claimed Ukrainian forces keep volunteers informed about safe routes while he accused Russia of "scattering" such explosives.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Hoover assured the American public that the explosives were seized and the saboteurs imprisoned.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple