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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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"Then the fire engines turned up, the bomb squad turned up and we were asked to evacuate," she continues.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Ventura County’s bomb squad warned if anyone comes across an item that looks like a bomb or other piece of military equipment, they should leave the item in place, evacuate the area and call 911.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The leaked Internal Affairs report said there was a mistaken “universal belief” within the bomb squad that the containment vessel could safely detonate up to 40 pounds of explosive materials.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026

The force urged people to stay away from the beach, with a cordon in place while police and the bomb squad check the area.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026

"I'm with the bomb squad," the policeman explained.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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