bombed

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The buildings in Tehran and Qom where they were meant to meet were bombed this week but they are reported to be meeting virtually.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The office of the clerical body charged with choosing Khamenei's successor as supreme leader, the Assembly of Experts, was also bombed in the central city of Qom on Tuesday, Iranian media reported.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Many analysts are skeptical that Iran could easily do so at the bombed facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

There was late drama as McGrath bombed out of his second leg, hitting a gate high up the course so hard it knocked him out of his rhythm.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“But they started it. They bombed Hawaii on a Sunday morning. On a Sunday morning, of all things.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson