firecracker
Example Sentences
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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
She was a small-framed, firecracker of a woman, and no matter who is telling us about her, the fact that she outlived three husbands is always included.
From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025
But I still get chills from the Freeman moment, still remember the bursting firecracker sound of the hit, still remember his memorable waving of the bat in the air like a wand.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024
“So after the firecracker incident, the principal searched James Madison’s locker, and he found, like, a raccoon cap and a bunch of stolen answer sheets and other minor-deal stuff.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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