Meaning of the word bombardment in English

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bombardment

US /bɑːmˈbɑːrd.mənt/
UK /bɒmˈbɑːd.mənt/
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Noun

1.

a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles

Example:
The city was under constant bombardment for three days.
The heavy bombardment destroyed most of the infrastructure.
2.

a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information directed at someone

Example:
The celebrity faced a bombardment of questions from the press.
We are exposed to a constant bombardment of advertisements.
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