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bombshell

[bom-shel] / ˈbɒmˌʃɛl /










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And when the next bombshell research report drops, ask yourself: Do I own the companies in the obituary section or the companies writing the eulogy?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

It has, however, raised questions about trade deals Washington has agreed since Trump's "Liberation Day" bombshell in April, with the European Union demanding clarity on the issue before ratifying its agreement.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Three days after landing in Tucson, on Friday morning, I drove to the airport as another pop-culture bombshell finally threatened to knock Nancy Guthrie off the front page.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

At City Hall, Raman’s entrance into the mayor’s race is a bombshell, particularly given her relationship with Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

If this was DNA, I should create a bombshell by announcing its discovery.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson