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blitz

[blits] / blɪts /


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Hopes had been high at the start of the year that it would stage a strong rebound thanks to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's spending blitz on defence and infrastructure.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

There’s also been concern that the borrowing blitz results in overbuilding that could saddle debt investors with big losses.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

He has been receiving private instruction to understand his role of blocking specific defenders and adjusting when linebackers blitz.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

But last year a public-spending blitz led to a 2.6% economic expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

He had expected Carter to blitz and instead the big guard had pulled back and skirted the line, annihilating Jerry from behind.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

They have undertaken blitzes in sectors such as finance, healthcare and energy that offer ample opportunities for graft.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

It’s blitzes on the frozen tundra sure, but, it’s also Ernie Banks playing two on a beautiful July day.

From Salon Mar. 18, 2026

It funds Presler: his voter-registration blitzes, volunteer trainings, and aggressive get-out-the-vote operations.

From Slate Dec. 8, 2025

Defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe assembled a game plan that flustered Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola with disguised blitzes before linebacker Carson Schwesinger knocked the freshman out of the game with a big hit.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 4, 2024

Planning continental blitzes is a favorite past-time around high-level strategic commands; it keeps the boys in trim.

From Check and Checkmate by Walter M. Miller

Aneurin Donald blitzed 38 off 19 before quickfire cameos of 20 from Mitch Santner and 32 from Lewis Gregory lifted the Rockets to 158-8.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

If Canada, which blitzed Qatar for its first-ever World Cup victory, wins or draws against Switzerland, it will win the group and play its round-of-32 game in Vancouver.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

So, I reached for what I had instead: a handful of tortilla chips, crushed between my fingers and stirred into the softened vegetables until they melted, then blitzed smooth.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2026

You will be blitzed with opportunistic marketing messages from the financial industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

Then a purple-brown blur blitzed in from the side, landing on the charging beast.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

With the U.S. market closed off, China’s carmakers started blitzing other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

My mini-blender has long been a quiet ally — mincing onions when my joints aren’t cooperating, blitzing together a very good chickpea salad in no time.

From Salon Mar. 25, 2026

Pinheiro Braathen had led the way in the first run with Elezi Cannaferina blitzing the field in the second.

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

They lead the league in sacks and consistently generate pressure without blitzing, which will be especially important against a Chargers offense starting Lance.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 3, 2026

So right now, I channeled my inner line-backer blitzing the quarterback.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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