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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Overall, 67 percent of Americans play video games for at least an hour a week -- a figure broad enough to encompass everything from blockbuster console titles to casual mobile games like Wordle.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Shares of the chip-making giants that have powered the market’s climb to records tumbled, weighed down by new concerns that trillions of dollars invested in AI technology won’t yield the expected blockbuster returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

SpaceX is due to begin trading next Friday, and other blockbuster IPOs could follow.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Built on community connection rather than blockbuster spectacle, the Redondo Beach festival deliberately avoids typical pain points like long lines and dusty lots to create a comfortable oceanfront gathering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

And I can always find something to mock in a blockbuster.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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