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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Sam Adams writes that the cosmic horror blockbuster is a satisfying throwback to Jurassic Park.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Cisco’s artificial-intelligence pivot is driving impressive growth, but even a blockbuster fourth quarter wasn’t enough to satisfy Wall Street on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Hong Kong has seen a spate of blockbuster IPOs from Chinese AI-related companies seeking overseas funds in the city.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

A blockbuster court battle is set to open in Oakland this month, pitting Silicon Valley against attorneys for the state of California in a $1.4-trillion contest with existential stakes and potentially eye-watering payouts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

“Without Miss Dixon’s presence, we will no longer have a blockbuster event, publicity-wise. She’s the company icon, Mr. Branitt. She’s our Aunt Jemima, our Betty Crocker, our—” “Tony the Tiger?” said Curly.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

But is it really worth seeing these blockbusters in Imax?

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

It was the latest in a long line of Hollywood blockbusters to have been filmed in the city in recent years.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Abrams, who has helmed blockbusters in the “Mission: Impossible” and “Star Wars” franchises among many other hits, and fairly or not she has been accused of benefiting from nepotism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The states identified wide-release films, big-budget blockbusters and the concentration of pay-TV channels as the three markets to test in the litigation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

His romantic novels such as The Last of the Mohicans were literary blockbusters.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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