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bang

[bang] / bæŋ /
ADVERB
suddenly, with force
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The power tool produced a distinctive bang that echoed through the hills.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Scheffler began 2026 with a bang when he won his first start at the American Express back in January.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

“Grok 4.6 is out now,” Musk wrote on X. “Smart, fast & amazing bang for buck.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

It was the scream of light from the big bang, stretched and distorted into a whisper's hiss.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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