bomb threat
noun
a message stating that an explosive device has been placed in an area or building.
bomb threats
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pluralof bomb threat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Democratic National Committee, several historically Black colleges and the homes of the Maryland House speaker and Senate president, on the other hand, received bomb threats the day after Kirk’s killing.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said Tuesday afternoon that his office was monitoring “unsubstantiated” bomb threats at four locations in Navajo Nation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2024
Hoax bomb threats to airlines are not unusual in India but it's not clear what triggered the sudden surge since Monday.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024
In another, a fake French President Emmanuel Macron warns citizens not to vote because of bomb threats at the polls.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
The report also said Liberty discouraged staff members from sending out emergency notifications, failing to notify students of dangerous events such as campus bomb threats and gas leaks.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
