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bombshell

[bom-shel] / ˈbɒmˌʃɛl /










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“I realized that we had something that was hugely significant, but I didn’t realize the extent of the bombshell until the broadcast,” Bashir recalled in “The Verdict.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The judge’s bombshell allegations Tuesday are set to overshadow what would otherwise have been a sweet time in Jonathan’s personal life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

They will have to wait longer after Amazon.com dropped a bombshell on the industry.

From Barron's • May 7, 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

All true, but the military, which was still recovering from Yardley’s bombshell, did not want to see such things in print.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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