bomb squad
noun
: a group of people who have the job of preventing bombs from causing damage or injury
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The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad later collected the fireworks for safe destruction.
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Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Nearby streets were closed and a bomb squad was called, although authorities don't believe the man was a threat, per a spokesperson.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The family called authorities, which led to a bomb squad being sent to the home.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The left-back was relegated to the ‘bomb squad’, a group of players who were told to train away from the first team in the hope a transfer would be arranged.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Nearby streets were closed and a bomb squad was called, although authorities don't believe the man was a threat, per a spokesperson.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The family called authorities, which led to a bomb squad being sent to the home.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The left-back was relegated to the ‘bomb squad’, a group of players who were told to train away from the first team in the hope a transfer would be arranged.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Bomb squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomb%20squad. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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