as in pistol
a very energetic person
what this club needs is a fireball who will bring some sorely needed energy and enthusiasm
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These meteors are particularly known for being rich in fireballs, illuminating the sky with large explosions of light and color.
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Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
The debate still lingers Leonid meteor shower 2024: How to see the most fireballs in Arizona
Reach the reporter at zbradshaw@gannett.com or on X at @ZachBradshaw14.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024
In the middle of the night, a fire on a playground on Cincinnati's riverfront grew into a roaring fireball that caused significant damage to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, a major artery connecting the city to Northern Kentucky.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The Leonids are also known for their fireballs, which are brighter, more colorful and last longer than an average meteor streak that can, at times, whiz so close to the horizon that their long tails appear to graze the Earth, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
The debate still lingers Leonid meteor shower 2024: How to see the most fireballs in Arizona
Reach the reporter at zbradshaw@gannett.com or on X at @ZachBradshaw14.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024
In the middle of the night, a fire on a playground on Cincinnati's riverfront grew into a roaring fireball that caused significant damage to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, a major artery connecting the city to Northern Kentucky.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The Leonids are also known for their fireballs, which are brighter, more colorful and last longer than an average meteor streak that can, at times, whiz so close to the horizon that their long tails appear to graze the Earth, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Fireball.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fireball. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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