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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Adding fuel to the fire was a blockbuster payrolls number for May.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Major decisions were delivered on the Voting Rights Act, conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, and President Trump’s tariffs, but even more blockbuster opinions have yet to be released.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

SpaceX’s preparations for its blockbuster initial public offering next week have been unconventional in many ways, like most things involving Elon Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Without Miss Dixon’s presence, we will no longer have a blockbuster event, publicity-wise. She’s the company icon, Mr. Branitt. She’s our Aunt Jemima, our Betty Crocker, our—” “Tony the Tiger?” said Curly.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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