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bombshell

[bom-shel] / ˈbɒmˌʃɛl /










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It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a bombshell.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

Keyser joined the series as a "bombshell" during the show's traditional mid-season Casa Amor twist, where new islanders enter the villa to challenge existing relationships.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Then Jon Farney, State Farm’s chief executive, took to the Allegiant Stadium stage and dropped a bombshell.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

“I realized that we had something that was hugely significant, but I didn’t realize the extent of the bombshell until the broadcast,” Bashir recalled in “The Verdict.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

“Oh yes, Professorhead,” said Peeves, with the air of one cradling a large bombshell in his arms.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

“Love Island USA” Season 8 premieres Tuesday, sans Montgomery, and will feature a number of SoCal bombshells among its cast in Fuji.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

Those two bombshells came on top of what was already shaping up to be a frustrating offseason for Mets fans.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

There won't be any more bombshells on our screens this summer as Love Island wraps up its 12th series on Monday.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2025

He claims more bombshells are on the way.

From Salon Apr. 21, 2025

But the paper presented these allegations as scandalous bombshells, call-ing them “startling disclosures.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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