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blitz

[blits] / blɪts /


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China’s AI blitz creates ‘death zone’ for rival U.S. model makers.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

The reforms come after a policy blitz during Burnham's first two weeks in Downing Street, with announcements on the cost of living followed by a speech on his plan to overhaul social care.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The construction halt at 222 Broadway followed an inspection blitz from the Department of Buildings, which was prompted by the discovery of structural issues at the former Pfizer headquarters building in Midtown.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Lopez’s killing is not the first consequential criminal investigation that ICE’s immigration enforcement blitz has disrupted in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

“We thought it would be like the blitz on London, I suppose, when the Luftwaffe came.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

It blitzes together a very respectable chickpea salad in minutes.

From Salon Apr. 21, 2026

“Concentration risk” is the newest in this long line of marketing blitzes.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 13, 2026

It funds Presler: his voter-registration blitzes, volunteer trainings, and aggressive get-out-the-vote operations.

From Slate Dec. 8, 2025

Defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe assembled a game plan that flustered Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola with disguised blitzes before linebacker Carson Schwesinger knocked the freshman out of the game with a big hit.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 4, 2024

Planning continental blitzes is a favorite past-time around high-level strategic commands; it keeps the boys in trim.

From Check and Checkmate by Walter M. Miller

How could they not be a little worried to be facing a reanimated zombie team that blitzed 56-win Boston?

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

Then, McIlroy faltered under the weight of history as a free-swinging Rose blitzed the back nine to force the extra hole.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

In its two March friendlies, the U.S. was blitzed by Belgium 5-2 and Portugal 2-0.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2026

Super Bowl, where millions of Americans will get blitzed with constant reminders of the robot arms race whenever the cameras tune away from the Seahawks–Patriots matchup or the Bad Bunny halftime show.

From Slate Feb. 8, 2026

She shoved open the door and blitzed down the brightly lit corridor, her footfalls echoing all around her.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

My mini-blender has long been a quiet ally — mincing onions when my joints aren’t cooperating, blitzing together a very good chickpea salad in no time.

From Salon Mar. 25, 2026

Bad Bunny delivered a buoyant celebration of Latino culture during his halftime show, blitzing through reggaeton, Latin trap and salsa.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 9, 2026

Pinheiro Braathen had led the way in the first run with Elezi Cannaferina blitzing the field in the second.

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

They lead the league in sacks and consistently generate pressure without blitzing, which will be especially important against a Chargers offense starting Lance.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 3, 2026

Zu took off at a run, blitzing down the aisles of extension cords and buckets.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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