blows
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Moments after he blows out the candle on his cake, John’s father places a rifle in his hands.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
"These injuries were most likely caused by accidents, falls, hard blows, or other impacts linked to an active lifestyle, whether through hunting, military training, or other demanding activities," said Hashesh.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Petros Zissimos, managing director of the travel agency Hellenic Holidays, said that’s a common experience for travelers bound for Milos due to the strong “Meltemi” wind pattern that blows through the Aegean.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The rhythmic clanging of hammers on bronze echoes through the Istanbul workshop where three craftsmen are landing blows with astonishing precision to transform featureless metal discs into highly prized handcrafted cymbals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Every time Geri gets a chance, she blows it. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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