become explosive

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

to turn into a tense situation

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Examples (10)

  • The situation could become explosive if we don't address these concerns.
  • Political tensions tend to become explosive during election campaigns.
  • The debate might become explosive when they discuss budget cuts.
  • Without proper mediation, workplace conflicts can become explosive.
  • The issue of immigration has become explosive in recent months.
  • Family disputes can quickly become explosive during the holidays.
  • The racial tensions were starting to become explosive in the community.
  • Trade negotiations may become explosive if neither side compromises.
  • The scandal threatens to become explosive before the election.
  • Labor relations have become explosive since the proposed layoffs.