bombed

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During the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, Iraqi aircraft repeatedly bombed Kharg in an attempt to cripple Iran’s economy.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The buildings in Tehran and Qom where they were meant to meet were bombed this week but they are reported to be meeting virtually.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Many analysts are skeptical that Iran could easily do so at the bombed facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“At the time that I was looking, the Tesla stocks bombed really hard, and resale is always top of mind for me,” De Groot said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

The entire three-story brick wall was bombed with graffiti, taunts from our rivals, the Blue Devils.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin