blown

Example Sentences

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However, they refused to be blown away by the hosts and deserved both second-half scores.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Credit spreads haven’t blown out, the oil-futures curve isn’t pointing to a lasting supply shock, and the S&P 500 has so far avoided a correction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

After Sindarov had breezed through his first five games with four wins and a draw, even Magnus Carlsen was blown away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Wall Street Journal and other US media, citing unnamed officials, reported that American forces had blown up two C-130s after they became stuck for unknown reasons.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

By dawn it was obvious that the men were in for another storm, and by noon the gale had blown up into hurricane force, lashing them with snow, rain, hail, and sleet.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong