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firecracker

[fahyuhr-krak-er] / ˈfaɪərˌkræk ər /


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Smith’s firecracker performance inspired the writers to give Helga even more to do.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

According to the researchers, these chemical changes could interfere with microbial communities and aquatic ecosystems, particularly if large amounts of firecracker litter are repeatedly washed into rivers and lakes after festivals or celebrations.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026

On Sunday, a blast at a firecracker factory in neighbouring Tamil Nadu state left at least 25 dead.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

A rare moment of high drama flares when a pregnant woman, Agata, played with firecracker fierceness by Anna Chlumsky, barrels down the basement stairs to accost Renia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025

“Stupid — useless — thing —” “Write home for another one,” Harry suggested as the wand let off a volley of bangs like a firecracker.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

One 18-year-old student told Reuters he initially thought firecrackers were going off.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Spent firecrackers scatter residue that contains partially burned fuel, metal salts, additives, and pieces of charred packaging.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026

Beer was showered over the crowd, firecrackers set off and Mexican flags waved high in the sky against the setting sun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

Wearing helmets and ponchos, the protesters, many of whom waved rainbow-colored Indigenous flags, marched toward the city center to the din of firecrackers.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

We had prepared for one dud, bringing an extra string of firecrackers.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green


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