- plural of explosive.
explosives
Example Sentences
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Both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are involved in the investigation into Sunday’s shootings, Smith said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Other agencies were also enlisted to make such visits, including the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
“The Division hopes to work with the Sheriff’s Department on abatement and help keep all remaining Arson and Explosives employees safe.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and FBI are assisting in the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025
Explosives would be arranged around the plutonium, like a very thick skin around a fruit.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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