blows

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But it seems like no matter how many times a totally predictable result blows up in his face, he won’t stop the rancor toward science.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

Bosnia has some history delivering knockout blows to giants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Greenspan’s reputation suffered one of its worst blows from a consulting job he accepted in 1984.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Under a scorching sun in a Bangkok suburb, a whistle blows and shouts fill the air as dozens of shoppers rush into a warehouse bearing the sign "Japanese Second-Hand Store".

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

“Don’t feel bad for me. I like living on my own. Move on as the wind blows, eat when I want, garbage as far as the opossum can waddle. Life is good.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz