bombs

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She also raised the alarm about what she thought were bombs, but the prosecution explained that several plastic bottles filled with polystyrene were found, and no explosives.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In World War II, "Japan committed acts of aggression, and in turn suffered enormous damage from the atomic bombs," demonstrator Yura Suzuike told AFP.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Instead, the lapse allowed Iran to stockpile 11 tons of enriched uranium, potentially enough for up to 100 nuclear bombs.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

They produce abundant energy but aren’t suitable for making bombs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

His school held terrifying air-raid drills, and in each classroom was a large bucket of sand—to be used to extinguish fires sparked by incendiary bombs.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin