bombshell

Example Sentences

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Still, that left them far away from playoff contention—and set the stage for this week’s bombshell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The prosecution dropped the potential bombshell: that Hipolito signed a stipulation saying he knew Crook was a federal officer or employee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A new bombshell has just entered the villa.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

And when the next bombshell research report drops, ask yourself: Do I own the companies in the obituary section or the companies writing the eulogy?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

He dropped a bombshell on my grandmother and me by telling us that on no account were we to risk the journey to Norway this summer.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl