blow
Example Sentences
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"My house is concrete, so the worst that can happen is a window could blow in," she told AFP.
From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026
The final blow, in 2022, came when the company ordered employees back to their desks, starting in April.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
The $20-million settlement is another blow to the city’s budget, which has weathered significant increases in liability payouts over the last few years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
That would add to the belief that dollar’s strength is here to stay, and could reduce the risk of big currency moves that blow up the carry trade.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
I was going to say “I don’t know” or “Who cares”—something so loose that Imogene wouldn’t want to waste her time—but as usual Alice had to blow her own horn.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
