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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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Blowing on both sides, he explained, should cause the golden eagle to fall from the skies in a sort of daze.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Blowing the deadline was never a real threat as Springsteen, still going strong at 73, got an earlier start and powered through a three-hour set Thursday in rapid-fire succession.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Blowing winds & heavy snow will cause whiteout conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2023

Blowing an undercover operation, for whatever reason, can have serious consequences.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

Blowing open Mulch’s back flap, and slamming into the rather large gentleman who had been sneaking up behind him.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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