thud
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Passenger Jose Cervantes told an affiliate of the BBC's US partner CBS that he heard a thud and then "I just see the right wing just on fire and like, it's exploding".
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Most auto industry first-quarter earnings landed with a thud.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
As handled by Ms. Littman, it’s matter-of-fact, a fate that lands with a plain, inarguable thud, and devastating all the same.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The discrepancy makes for a uniquely unnerving experience, especially in a theater with a decent sound system, where every unexpected thud can feel like it’s creeping in closer and closer.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
Suddenly, Clara heard a tremendous thud, and something, or someone, landed on the grass above.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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