bombshell
Example Sentences
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Her determination to find out more about her mother and the truth behind Mansfield’s image as a blond bombshell is detailed in “My Mom Jayne,” one of the most surprising and compelling documentaries of 2025.
From Los Angeles Times
Cricket Australia's own website called the decision a "bombshell".
From BBC
O'Neill's bombshell arrival hauled Celtic out of one hole.
From BBC
AS IF SHE DIDN’T just drop a bombshell on us, Ama turns and whisks out of the office, closing the door behind her.
From Literature
When the news broke and Agar was presented with his baggy green cap by Glenn McGrath, Cricket Australia's own website called it "one of the biggest Ashes bombshells in history".
From BBC
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