blast

Example Sentences

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I was filled with the same hope I had as a pre-teen watching Apollo 11 blast off for the historic moon landing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Experts identified it as likely being a US missile, based on its appearance, the size of the blast and the distance from potential US launch sites in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Lastly, TMZ put vacationing lawmakers on blast in the wake of the shutdown, asking readers to send in photos of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Artemis II is slated to blast off at about 6:24 p.m.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

It was like walking into a department store and feeling the cold blast of air after a long, hot walk.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova