fiery
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On May 28, a fiery mushroom cloud enveloped Cape Canaveral as New Glenn’s engine malfunctioned during a pre-flight test, blowing up the rocket, launch pad and other nearby infrastructure.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
That fiery, no-nonsense tack sometimes works against him, said Steve Levy, a colleague of Tortorella’s during his time as an analyst for ESPN.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
While the two countries have held some semblance of talks through back channels, confirmed by both nations in March, Cuba's response has been limited to fiery statements from leaders.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The company did not intend to recover either the booster or the upper stage, and the final splashdown was fiery but controlled, as planned.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
He doubled over, shuddering and retching, as a dozen fiery snakes seemed to work their way down his esophagus.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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