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bomb squad

American  

noun

  1. a squad or force of police officers or others trained to disarm bombs and other explosive devices.


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Sheriff Department officials did not respond to questions regarding whether Lemus had formal training for the bomb squad.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

And Los Angeles Police Department SWAT, bomb squad and snipers will be in the area, law enforcement sources told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Even the departure of Enzo Maresca, who had consigned Sterling to the so-called "bomb squad" of unwanted Chelsea players, was unable to resuscitate the former Liverpool star's career at Stamford Bridge.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he hasn't seen either Raheem Sterling or Axel Disasi since the season began and they will remain in the "bomb squad".

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

“Anyway, they evacuated the whole building, called the bomb squad, the police, the lot. The bomb squad arrives and opens the box when it starts ringing.”

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak