bomb
noun
a projectile, formerly usually spherical, filled with a bursting charge and exploded by means of a fuze, by impact, or otherwise, now generally designed to be dropped from an aircraft.
bombing
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present participleof bomb.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In World War II, the U.S.’s massive industrial base was crucial for victory, as was U.S.-U.K. bombing of Nazi Germany’s industries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The investigation was reopened in 2016 when US authorities learned that Masud had been arrested following Gaddafi's fall, and had confessed his involvement in the bombing to the new Libyan authorities.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Two alleged Libyan intelligence operatives -- Abdelbaset al-Megrahi and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah -- were charged with the bombing and tried by a Scottish court in the Netherlands.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
He queried aides about why Iran wasn’t backing down amid the unrelenting bombing campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“They said the Nigerians have been bombing and bombing Uli and no relief plane has been able to land in a week,” Alice said.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
