unexploded
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Thousands of people are spending another night away from their homes as cordons remain in place in Exmouth and Plymouth - where separate unexploded World War Two bombs were discovered on Wednesday.
From BBC
"The problem is not just the volume of rubble, it's also the fact that its content is quite a matter of concern, with unexploded ordnance in the rubble, dangerous waste, and unfortunately also human remains."
From Barron's
Officers said a member of the public attended Wallasey Police Station at 14:40 GMT with what was thought could be unexploded ordnance.
From BBC
The army said its objective had been achieved in an "effective and tangible way" but that there was more work to be done to clear unexploded ordnance and tunnels.
From BBC
They depend on aid groups and foreign expertise for everything from food security to the removal of unexploded bombs and rebuilding the enclave.
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