bomb threat
noun
: a message saying that a bomb is located in a particular place
Someone called in a bomb threat, so the building was evacuated.
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In Iowa, a library had to close for the day after receiving a bomb threat.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Clark’s predecessor, Brian K. Williams, was put on administrative leave last year after being accused of making a bomb threat against City Hall.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
What To Know Charleston police responded to the Williams' home for a report of a bomb threat on Monday.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Euless police said that students were evacuated as a precaution because of a bomb threat.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Clark’s predecessor, Brian K. Williams, was put on administrative leave last year after being accused of making a bomb threat against City Hall.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
What To Know Charleston police responded to the Williams' home for a report of a bomb threat on Monday.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Euless police said that students were evacuated as a precaution because of a bomb threat.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Bomb threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomb%20threat. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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