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Collocation

multiple blasts

verb + noun phrase verb + noun phrase

Several loud, sudden noises or explosions, often occurring in quick succession.

multiple blasts: Several loud, sudden noises or explosions, often occurring in quick succession.

Definition

'multiple blasts' is a common English collocation. Several loud, sudden noises or explosions, often occurring in quick succession.

verb + multiple blasts

“We heard multiple blasts coming from the quarry early this morning.”

Examples

  • We clearly heard multiple blasts during the fireworks display.
  • The demolition team successfully caused multiple blasts to bring down the old building.
  • Residents reported multiple blasts from the nearby construction site last night.
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  • The sudden detonation of explosives can trigger multiple blasts in quick succession.
  • News channels often broadcast multiple blasts occurring in war zones.
  • The crowd could hear multiple blasts of celebratory cannon fire before the main event.
  • The engineers conducted multiple blasts as part of their seismic testing.
  • Security cameras often record multiple blasts if an incident occurs in the area.
  • The heavy storm produced multiple blasts of thunder that rattled the windows.
  • Locals continue to remember the day they witnessed multiple blasts that shook the town.