deal a blow
Example Sentences
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The logic of the movement, such as it is, is that users will deal a blow to the stars’ ad revenue and royalties, and thereby pressure them to change their minds and actions.
From Slate • May 16, 2024
In Monday's interview, Butler recalled a number of specifics that could deal a blow to the defendants, including details of his unknowing involvement with the movement of classified documents and close-knit friendship with De Oliveira.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024
That, in turn, could deal a blow to the platforms’ business models, which rely on curation to attract users and advertisers.
From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024
The fires will deal a blow to a tourism industry that is a mainstay of the Greek economy.
From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2023
Paul's purpose in thus extolling love is to deal a blow to false teachers and to bring to naught their boasts about faith and other gifts when love is lacking.
From Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost by Lenker, John Nicholas
