It's his job, Schuerholz said, to make sure the new players are not the kind who can create a combustible mix.

Jonathan Lethem and the rock novel would seem to be a combustible mix.

More than once, they have seen that same combination transformed into a combustible mix.

Greed, poverty and the quest for power are a combustible mix at election time in Nigeria.

When the spark of alleged racism is added it can be a highly combustible mix.

You're the only one around here who believes business and pleasure are a combustible mix.

Other children felt tormented by that combustible mix of snow and mothers.

Add to that the policies of the Tories hitting the poorest people in society and you have a combustible mix.

A highly combustible mix of laughter, heart and soul.

Add rich Republicans, and the city has a potentially combustible mix.