fireball

Example Sentences

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It was undergoing a ground test in Cape Canaveral, Florida in preparation of an upcoming flight when it blew up in a massive fireball, sending shockwaves throughout the space industry.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Scientists said a fireball spotted in the skies above East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire was a meteor.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When it does, the agency expects to lose communication for about six minutes as the Orion capsule holding the astronauts is enveloped in a fireball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

If things get spicy, there’s always Abbey Murphy, the Minnesota scorer and fireball who will mix it up with anyone, including a goalie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The fireball continued rolling and rising, twisting itself into an enormous mushroom shape, glowing dark purple thousands of feet above the desert.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin