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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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A wave of blockbuster earnings in tech is catching a couple software companies, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But it's become a whole lot easier to relive these moments as more concerts are turned into blockbuster films or livestreamed - for a fee - to fans across the world.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Martel describes the month she spent in L.A. — an eye injury prevented her from flying home sooner — as a “lot of fun in the end,” even if no blockbuster emerged from it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The pharmaceutical giant faces a major patent cliff starting this year as key protections for blockbuster drugs like Eliquis begin to expire.

From Barron's • May 5, 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




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