firecrackers

Example Sentences

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Rapid-response teams—made up of locals riding motorcycles and armed with firecrackers and devices that spray chili-pepper irritants—try to steer wandering elephants back into protected areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Some firecrackers were set off near the sidewalk but away from the building entrance, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

At the Chhath festivities too, firecrackers lit up the sky, leaving the air acrid with the smell of burnt sulphur.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

He adds that there's potential for these guns to be used as firecrackers during other festivals and events, like when India wins a cricket match or during New Year.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

When the firecrackers went off, he cried loud—wah!—with a big open mouth even though he was not a baby.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan