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Recent Examples of explosives
Tighter oversight of explosives The task force also called for tighter controls on the importation and regulation of fireworks and explosive materials.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosives
bombs
Noun
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Some drones drop bombs, some serve as missiles, while others reconnoiter.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The territorial gains the Russians have captured since early 2024 have been relatively minor and typically consist of small villages and midsize cities that have already been destroyed by Russian glide bombs and artillery.—
Daniel DePetris,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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“Explosives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosives. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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