fail to explode

Examples (10)

• A blast bomb was thrown but the device failed to explode.
• The old landmine failed to explode when triggered by the demolition team.
• Fortunately, the terrorist's homemade bomb failed to explode at the airport.
• The firework failed to explode properly during the celebration.
• Three of the grenades failed to explode due to moisture damage.
• The artillery shell failed to explode on impact, creating a dud.
• The demolition charges failed to explode simultaneously as planned.
• The pipe bomb failed to explode because of faulty wiring.
• Several rockets failed to explode during the military exercise.
• The explosive device failed to explode, preventing a potential disaster.