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bombardment

[bom-bahrd-muhnt] / bɒmˈbɑrd mənt /
NOUN
barrage
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Some in the Iranian capital feared the ceasefire will come to naught, but others declared victory and most breathed a sigh of relief after weeks of bombardment.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The Moon has endured constant bombardment over its 4.5 billion year history.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

He says they were forced to keep working, even during the Thai bombardment.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon, hitting areas near the capital and in the country’s south.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Parsons, stirred to vague enthusiasm by the bombardment of figures, took his pipe out of his mouth.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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