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blowing

[bloh-ing] / ˈbloʊ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
agitating the air
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ADJECTIVE
being agitated by the air
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In Orange County, Anaheim hit 101 degrees Sunday, blowing past the 98-degree record set in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid rattling keys and blowing whistles to call for measures to curb rising housing costs and make evictions more difficult.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

The 10-year closed at 5.113%, blowing past the recent highs at levels unseen since 2007.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

"I remember the sensation of the air blowing around me...how truly terrifying that moment was."

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Somehow, surrounding him on all sides was a wide field with tall, golden grasses blowing gently in multiple directions from the slightly chilly wind.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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