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boomerang

[boo-muh-rang] / ˈbu məˌræŋ /


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Meanwhile, actor Rati Gupta said she wanted to reveal her tale of woe with a boomerang hookup at L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Without the truce being extended by the 12 August deadline, tariffs could "boomerang" back up, US officials said.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

The very notion that generosity can boomerang may at first seem counterintuitive.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2025

“While launching widespread tariffs may seem like an effective tool, they can boomerang and cause unintended consequences,” Swanson said.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

Not wanting to be left out, I fired Leopardon’s Arc Turn weapon, a gold boomerang that launched from the mech’s forehead.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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