car bomb

noun

: an explosive device concealed in an automobile for use as a weapon of terrorism

Examples of car bomb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web A lot happened in the eight-episode first season — even before the fire-y final moments that found Kate’s (Keri Russell) husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) possibly blown up by a car bomb. —

Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024 Joker fans then blow up the building with a car bomb, and rush Arthur away to escape—Arthur realizes that he is being swept away in a violent movement that doesn’t represent him at all. —

Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 When Arthur is found guilty, the courthouse is attacked by a car bomb, leaving half of Harvey’s face burned. —

Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024 But a car bomb explosion (set by zealous Joker followers) brings total destruction, killing or severely injuring the assembled, such as District Attorney Harvey Dent (Harry Lawtey). —

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for car bomb

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