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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After the Oklahoma City bombing in 1994, the government closed Pennsylvania Avenue to vehicle traffic.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Maybe it was the audience’s silent reaction to the dancer bombing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Asked how long the bombing campaign could last, he told reporters: "I don’t think too long."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
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
He broke off the bombing attacks and turned his attention to the Soviets.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
