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blowing

[bloh-ing] / ˈbloʊ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
agitating the air
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
being agitated by the air
Synonyms


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Prices charged by producers rose by 1.4% in April from the month before, blowing past March’s 0.7% increase, according to the Labor Department’s producer-price index published Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In earlier research published in 2023, scientists discovered that dust blowing from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic Ocean can combine with salt from sea spray to create tiny particles called iron salt aerosols.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The Lakers had as many turnovers as baskets — seven! — while surrendering 11 points off those mistakes and blowing a one-point halftime lead forever.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Not blowing all your money keeps you from going broke, but it won’t make you rich.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 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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