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

“I wanted to come in, bam bam, with a big surprise,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

I was not aware of Rufus untying me, carrying me out of the bam and into Carrie’s and Nigel’s cabin.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler