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Recent Examples of explosivesTighter oversight of explosives The task force also called for tighter controls on the importation and regulation of fireworks and explosive materials.—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosives
bombs
Noun
About 20 Air Force combat planes, including F-15Es, A-10s and AC-130J gunships, as well as MQ-9 Reaper drones and Jordanian F-16 fighter jets, fired more than 90 bombs and missiles toward at least 35 targets Saturday, according to Capt.
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Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
Dishes range from caviar or rock oysters (teamed with cranberry, spiced pumpkin, and classic sauces) to Dover sole meunière, Cornish lobster bisque, black truffle arancini, seared scallop, loin of venison, and chocolate bombs for dessert.