bombshell

Example Sentences

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Still, that left them far away from playoff contention—and set the stage for this week’s bombshell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours as they surrendered the Premier League title - following on from the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

After the Instagram bombshell, fans believe David Beckham broke his silence while speaking about the power of social media during an interview in January on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

A few days later, I received a different kind of bombshell, this time a call from the clerk's office in Baldwin County.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson