cherry bomb

Example Sentences

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After the band finished one of her newer songs, a euphoric disco cherry bomb called Tomorrow, she carried on the chorus a capella, apparently having the time of her life.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2022

Even if it isn’t as edgy as it thinks, the movie’s mere existence — and that Golden Lion win — throws a cherry bomb into the awards season.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2019

The cherry bomb on top was a photo from first lady Melania Trump’s Twitter account that appeared to feature a grinning president with a 2-month-old infant who was orphaned during the El Paso shooting.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2019

“When you put an atomic bomb on a place it will materially change the place – but a cherry bomb probably won’t change the buildings or anything else,” he said.

From The Guardian • May 15, 2017

This could have been the work of a cherry bomb.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck