Example Sentences

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I am not remotely saying that any of these films will bomb, but merely that they are less of a sure thing than Jurassic World even if their aspirations are about as high.

From Forbes • Apr. 10, 2015

I guarantee this movie will bomb at the box office.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2014

Why Second Life Failed How Clay Christensen’s “milkshake test” predicts which ultra-hyped technology will succeed, and which will bomb.

From Slate • Nov. 8, 2011

Predictably, the Jets offense will bomb this week.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2011

"Michael Dell will bomb the market," says Wolf.

From Time Magazine Archive