on/upon impact
idiom
: at the time of hitting something
The bomb exploded on/upon impact (with the ground).
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Williams was ejected from the car and into the UPS truck upon impact, according to investigators.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 July 2024
Orbital trash zips around at speeds of 6 to 9 miles per second and can easily destroy a spacecraft on impact.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
In mid-May, after Israeli forces invaded Rafah, in southern Gaza, Hezbollah unleashed a more advanced version that can fire two rockets and explode upon impact.
—Samuel Granados, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
Wesley said the foundation also will continue its focus on impact investing.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 July 2024
Orbital trash zips around at speeds of 6 to 9 miles per second and can easily destroy a spacecraft on impact.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
In mid-May, after Israeli forces invaded Rafah, in southern Gaza, Hezbollah unleashed a more advanced version that can fire two rockets and explode upon impact.
—Samuel Granados, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
Wesley said the foundation also will continue its focus on impact investing.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
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