bombed

Example Sentences

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Renton’s surroundings mirror his soul: bombed into rubble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In reality, the hospital where she gave birth was not bombed, as it is in the movie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The aftermath of World War Two weighed heavily on Liverpool, one of the most heavily bombed cities outside London, but a busy regeneration programme and a booming dock trade fostered an air of opportunity.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"I just hope we don't get bombed now," he joked.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“I was reading in the paper that we bombed Central Europe for the first time the other day.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles