bomb squad
noun
: a group of people who have the job of preventing bombs from causing damage or injury
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Resident Tundra King, a former law enforcement officer, said the Sheriff’s Office has multiple advantages, including its SWAT team, bomb squad and detective bureau.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The vehicle was inspected by the NYPD bomb squad, and no explosives were found.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Because of the potential volatility of that and other chemicals, bomb squad officers were on scene as well as hazardous materials personnel.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Deputies said following the discovery, a comprehensive search of the campus and surrounding areas was conducted with the help of a bomb-detection K-9 team and bomb squad.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The vehicle was inspected by the NYPD bomb squad, and no explosives were found.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Because of the potential volatility of that and other chemicals, bomb squad officers were on scene as well as hazardous materials personnel.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Deputies said following the discovery, a comprehensive search of the campus and surrounding areas was conducted with the help of a bomb-detection K-9 team and bomb squad.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Bomb squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomb%20squad. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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