bam

Example Sentences

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"There was just a little bit of heat, then bam, they bombed again, and now nothing works," Yeromina sighed.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

"I'm not so stupid that I just say this out of the blue, bam," said Slot.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

But the rhythm is like music, fast and propulsive, building to a crescendo until, bam, something slams on the brakes: “You eat breakfast?!”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

“Go in the studio, sit down, write something and bam, go record. Just keep my strength.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2023

Between the house and the bam he stopped and listened for his brother, and in a moment he heard him hammering at something in the big new tobacco barn.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck