bombed

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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

"I just hope we don't get bombed now," he joked.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

In December Royal Hill was bombed by the Thai air force during the brief border war between the two countries – the Thais say Cambodian drones were being launched from the casino.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But the pub trivia night was fun, even though I bombed with British topics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“Why were you forced to flee your island after your house was bombed? And why did you run into the woods instead of following the coast?”

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs