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blow

[bloh] / bloʊ /
NOUN
blast, rush of air, wind
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STRONG






VERB
make sound, usually with instrument
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leave suddenly
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VERB
ruin chance
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VERB
use up money
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Example Sentences

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That has dealt a blow to a major sector that forms 80 percent of Bangladesh's export economy.

From Barron's

Winds began to blow putts off the green at the par-three 17th hole and play was halted for the day with six contenders still on the course.

From Barron's

The Minneapolis city tow lot is waiving fees for people reclaiming cars they had to leave stranded after they or family members were arrested by ICE—a blow to the city’s coffers.

From The Wall Street Journal

She trims their toenails with a repurposed woodworking tool, styles their fur with a $600 dog blow dryer and clips their coats with $1,000 scissors.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Wait!” he called as the wind gusted, blowing dust from the rock into his eyes and mouth—but it was too late.

From Literature