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  • present tense form of bomb (3rd person singular).
  • plural of bomb.
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bombs



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For years the American military failed to destroy a single bridge at Thanh Hóa—not for lack of bombs, but for lack of precision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

"These buildings are nothing but ticking time bombs," said Ahmed Al-Ajla, whose uncle and other relatives were killed in the collapse.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Military analysts say that one potential legitimate use of the large payload bombs would be destroying underground tunnels and bunkers, places ordinary bombs can’t reach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Usually, they weigh 250 or 500 kg, but there have been cases of Russia deploying bombs that weigh 1,500 kg.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

The American military had the lead in planes and bombs.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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