bombing

Example Sentences

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It is hard to imagine that Iran’s centrifuge cascades survived the intense bombing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

A year later, Gyllenhaal starred in “Stronger,” the story of Jeff Bauman, a man who lost both legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

While this contingency would be less costly than another round of bombing or a U.S. ground invasion, it’s unclear whether it would help or hurt negotiations toward a settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I'd be very happy," Trump said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

It was time, Bundy and McNamara urged, to begin bombing North Vietnam.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin