blowing

Example Sentences

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Winds are slowly blowing sand into the 75-mile trench meant to hold a bullet train, while once-bustling worker camps have turned to ghost towns, one former employee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

New research from our team of epidemiologists at USC and UC Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region — especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The referee blowing the final whistle doesn't limit governing bodies from taking disciplinary decisions, though.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

And now, someone is blowing the whistle on her.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

She stood at the edge of the path, her skirt blowing, motioning to me.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff