fireworks

Example Sentences

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“In the absence of official oversight and enforcement, unmitigated expansion of the fireworks businesses operating at the site in Esparto led directly to death and destruction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The families of the victims filed a $35-million claim against the county and state fireworks regulators alleging widespread negligence for allowing the illegal operation to continue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Because so many dogs are afraid of fireworks or going on car rides, videos of those experiences could help nervous dogs to work through those fears, Lubeach says.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Fortunately, there’s still fun to be had for procrastinators, whether on an eclipse-themed Mallorca beach break, last-minute soccer viewing party or on D.C. rooftops as the sky lights up with fireworks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“Caught with fireworks in his pants,” the other guy says, voice spluttering over a choked laugh.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz