nuclear bomb
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In 1949, the government confirmed that the Soviet Union had tested a nuclear bomb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
In other words, the approach China used to build its first nuclear bomb may not be enough this time around.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
I don’t think they fully grasp how severe even one nuclear bomb being dropped would be.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
The US and Israel have led Western opposition to Iran's nuclear programme, claiming the country is seeking to develop a nuclear bomb - something Tehran has vehemently denied.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
And let me tell you, that old, old, old, decrepit geometry book hit my heart with the force of a nuclear bomb.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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