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blow

[bloh] / bloʊ /
NOUN
blast, rush of air, wind
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STRONG






VERB
make sound, usually with instrument
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leave suddenly
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VERB
ruin chance
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VERB
use up money
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Plus, additional crude supplies in the form of exports coming mostly from the U.S. and also from countries in South America and Africa are softening the blow.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the companies involved, in a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But just 10 months later, the campaign suffered what appeared to be a fatal blow — yet one which may ultimately have saved it from ruin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She's ready, she says, well, shortly after she's blow dried and straightened her hair.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Nighthand swept it aside with a blow from the marble sword that sent it crumpling to the ground.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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