explode
Example Sentences
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Rescue operations - which have now concluded - were then significantly slowed down as firecrackers continued to explode inside the building.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Inside a room filled with objects that would make every Apple nerd’s brain explode, the guts of the very first iPhone were splayed out in front of Tim Cook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
If the United States wins the WBC championship Tuesday, when no outcome besides victory would have been satisfactory, the team will explode in celebration.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Heavy elements such as gold and platinum are forged under extraordinary conditions, including when stars collapse, explode, or collide.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
“A hammer pounding between the eyes, it feels like my head is going to explode headache. We could have avoided this if you weren’t such a jerk.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing explode
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