1The discovery of a large oil reserve in the region created an explosive situation, with multiple countries vying for control.
2Does the recent surge in housing prices indicate an explosive growth in the market, or is it merely a temporary bubble?
3The company's financial troubles were exacerbated by an explosive increase in debt, which ultimately led to its bankruptcy.
4Critics argue that the new policy has created an explosive issue, pitting different factions within the government against each other.
5There is a growing concern that the current economic instability could lead to an explosive development, with widespread job losses and social unrest.