This time all hands had braced themselves for the blast.

By early this morning, no one had taken responsibility for the blast.

He waited for the blast sure to follow, but none came.

Finally I went out to her and braced myself for the blast.

No one as yet had claimed responsibility for the blast.

No person or group has taken responsibility for the blast.

He stood there waiting for the blast to die down.

Reports have concluded Israel had not been responsible for the blast.

I'm not even going to be there for the blast.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.