bomb out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Bomb cyclones typically occur when Arctic air creeps south and clashes with warm air, creating a storm that rapidly intensifies as its pressure suddenly drops — or “bombs out.”
From Los Angeles Times
The so-called 'bomb squad', a reference to their being bombed out of the first team, have not been allowed to access United's Carrington training ground until Amorim and his squad have left for the day.
From BBC
Celtic bombed out of the Europa League in his first season but then went on a 23-game unbeaten run on home fronts, so the fans were sated.
From BBC
“It’s bombing out hundreds of miles west of the shoreline.”
From Los Angeles Times
A short distance from the bombed out station in Shindisi lie the graves of 17 Georgian soldiers who died defending the town.
From BBC
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