blast occurred

Frequency: 6.56.0 per million words

used to state that an explosion happened

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Examples (10)

  • The blast occurred at about 9 a.m.
  • A massive blast occurred in the city's chemical plant, shaking buildings miles away.
  • Investigators are trying to determine why the blast occurred in a seemingly empty warehouse.
  • The deadly blast occurred during the morning rush hour, causing widespread panic.
  • According to the report, the blast occurred due to a gas leak that had gone undetected.
  • No warning was given before the tragic blast occurred in the coal mine.
  • The second blast occurred just minutes after the first, targeting rescue workers.
  • It was confirmed that the blast occurred deep underground, which minimized surface damage.
  • Eyewitnesses said the blast occurred with a deafening roar followed by a pillar of smoke.
  • The initial blast occurred in the engine room, leading to a catastrophic failure of the ship's systems.