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: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball
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The political bombers were a diverse bunch: socialist agitators, Russian nihilists, Irish republicans, German saboteurs.
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Steven Johnson, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Today in history On this day in 1912, Oreo sandwich cookies were first introduced by the National Biscuit Co.
In 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the first full-scale American raid on Berlin during World War II.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024
As a result, in the event of a contingency—and with South Korea also likely to restrict U.S. military access—the United States would still have to rely on vulnerable runways in Japan and Guam or operate long-range bombers from Australia.
—Kelly A. Grieco, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2024
United States Air Force At the bomber's unveiling in December 2022, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the range of the B-21 is unmatched by any other bomber.
—CBS News, 27 May 2024
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Steven Johnson, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Today in history On this day in 1912, Oreo sandwich cookies were first introduced by the National Biscuit Co.
In 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the first full-scale American raid on Berlin during World War II.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024
As a result, in the event of a contingency—and with South Korea also likely to restrict U.S. military access—the United States would still have to rely on vulnerable runways in Japan and Guam or operate long-range bombers from Australia.
—Kelly A. Grieco, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2024
United States Air Force At the bomber's unveiling in December 2022, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the range of the B-21 is unmatched by any other bomber.
—CBS News, 27 May 2024
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bomber
noun
bomb·er
ˈbäm-ər 
: one that bombs
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: an airplane designed for dropping bombs
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