boomed

Example Sentences

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Swing dance boomed during periods of hardship—the Great Migration, the Great Depression, World War II. And for good reason.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Willding’s practice has boomed during the second Trump administration, bringing the lawyer to Argentina, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He said the "infant sleep industry has boomed... as the support that used to be provided by the state has been stripped back."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

By the 1920s, as mass-production techniques were applied universally, the American economy boomed and the consumer culture took shape.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Don’t worry, ma’am,” boomed Duke over the roar of the raging rapids.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein