bombs

Example Sentences

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The assumption was the U.S. would keep building ever more destructive bombs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In World War II, "Japan committed acts of aggression, and in turn suffered enormous damage from the atomic bombs," demonstrator Yura Suzuike told AFP.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Instead, the lapse allowed Iran to stockpile 11 tons of enriched uranium, potentially enough for up to 100 nuclear bombs.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

It felt like missing the last helicopter out of ’Nam, as if I were running after couplehood as bombs went off around me and yelling, “Nnnnnooooooooooo!!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Eggs and fish” to describe bombs and torpedoes.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin