blindside
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Tiny funds tend not to last long so the wave of launches this year and next is almost guaranteed to bring hundreds of closures that can blindside unsuspecting owners with tax bills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
In the forwards, George Martin makes his first England start since the 2025 Six Nations, joining Alex Coles in the second row with Ollie Chessum on the blindside flank.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Another change to the starting 15 sees Wallace Sititi return at blindside flanker following a breakthrough 2024 campaign.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
He was the team’s fourth player to line up as Herbert’s blindside protector.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2025
It was her intent to blindside Scythe Curie with it.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
"The appeal comes days after Mr Burnham blindsided the industry by handing local authorities the power to impose unlimited tourist taxes," the paper adds.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
If you have a problem with being blindsided by requests for money, I’d cut ties now.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Nik said the couple felt "blindsided" by the fact that their sperm donor could withdraw consent at that stage.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Industry leaders and lobbyists from Houston and Midland, Texas, to Washington say they were blindsided by President Trump’s brazen push into Venezuela, which is home to some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
In two moves, the ablutionist blindsided the careless pawn and removed it from the field.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
It’s more than fair to say that this dust-up isn’t a new development that is blindsiding investors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
Fox News host turned Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faced an investigation over a sexual assault allegation, blindsiding President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team, according to news reports.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2024
“It’s been awful. It’s been blindsiding, it’s been a shock because I personally love the L.A. Times and I loved working for you guys and ... that’s gone.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
Reckitt recently raised prices on some formulas, blindsiding some parents already frustrated with the struggle to find certain brands.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles admit they didn't consult players about the jersey, apologising also for blindsiding them.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2022
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