bomb squad
noun
: a group of people who have the job of preventing bombs from causing damage or injury
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Friday’s delivery to the Kansas Republican’s office in Overland Park appeared to be a calm occasion, but earlier in the week, Wednesday’s delivery in Wichita set off a police response that included a bomb squad.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
One person was arrested at the scene once the warrant was served, and a bomb squad was called in to investigate the fireworks cache, an officer said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The items were destroyed at the scene by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department’s bomb squad.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Multiple agencies, including the Fort Worth Police Department and the Fort Worth Fire Department’s bomb squad, assisted with the search.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
One person was arrested at the scene once the warrant was served, and a bomb squad was called in to investigate the fireworks cache, an officer said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
The items were destroyed at the scene by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department’s bomb squad.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Multiple agencies, including the Fort Worth Police Department and the Fort Worth Fire Department’s bomb squad, assisted with the search.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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“Bomb squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomb%20squad. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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