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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
Four were acquitted of rioting while one, Christopher Gillen, 45, was convicted of riot and tossing fire bombs.
—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Frazier eagerly reposted a vile lie claiming Israelis drop bombs disguised as toys to murder children—originally posted by a UK activist facing terror charges for backing Hamas.