blow
Example Sentences
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So far, tax refunds have helped to somewhat cushion the blow of higher energy prices that helped push inflation to a three-year high, but they won’t last forever.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The blow has been particularly acute to tech and industrials stocks, with both sectors down more than 1.5% this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
But my phone didn’t blow up that day because of a classic song.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Before the proposed merger, Nexstar reached exactly 39% of U.S. households, while Tegna reached 31%, meaning together their reach would blow well past the percentage limit.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
They also probably figured that if the cat was smart enough to blow up a Laundromat, it was smart enough to get away.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
