bolt

Example Sentences

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While private credit firms like Blue Owl Capital saw investors bolt from their funds last year, industry leader Ares Management Corp. cruised above the turbulence—until now.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"I just realised like a bolt one night that our two grandchildren, who at that time were under one and nearly five, were in the same position that Claire was in," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Pulsed power stores energy in large capacitors and releases it in a burst, producing extremely high power for a brief moment, like a controlled lightning bolt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Now that she’s caring for the infant, however, he’s itching to bolt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Kneeling on solid ground, I set the lantern down beside me and pulled back the bolt securing the panel in place.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros