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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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A Delaware Court of Chancery judge delivered a blow to wrestling impresario Vince McMahon and other World Wrestling Entertainment officials earlier this week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The strength of his serve - firing down three aces from a break down to seal victory - proved to be the knockout blow.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries one-fifth of global oil output, remains largely blockaded as a stop-start US-Iran peace process unfolds, dealing a blow to Gulf exporters and sending energy prices soaring.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

MarketWatch: What actually separates traders who make money consistently from those who blow up their accounts?

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

She’ll want to strike up a conversation, which will blow my cover.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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