bombed

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The aftermath of World War Two weighed heavily on Liverpool, one of the most heavily bombed cities outside London, but a busy regeneration programme and a booming dock trade fostered an air of opportunity.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Brett Ratner, director of the “Rush Hour” series and a documentary on the first lady that bombed at the box office, was given prime placement along with America’s top business leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Earlier this month, the United States voiced unease after Israel bombed fuel depots around Tehran, smothering the city of 10 million people with toxic black smoke.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The Pickaxe Mountain site is a difficult target, buried 80 to 100 meters below ground—even deeper than the Fordow facility the U.S. bombed in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“Find a radio. Just this morning. They bombed Hawaii.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson