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blow

noun as in blast, rush of air, wind

verb as in make sound, usually with instrument

verb as in leave suddenly

Strongest match

Strong matches

verb as in ruin chance

Strongest match

verb as in use up money

Strongest matches

Strong matches

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The ruling is likely to be seen as a blow for content creators and copyright owners globally at a time of unease over how they can be fairly compensated should AI models use their work.

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I know because I cut my baby lawyer teeth defending public servants and soldiers who blew the whistle on such unilateral, unreviewable and irreversible executive power — people like U.S.

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The disagreement blew into the open in 2017, dividing the public as their feud generated global headlines.

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The move was seen as a blow to many health experts and Māori people in particular, who have one of the highest smoking rates.

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The pandemic also dealt a large blow to local salsa clubs, as peers in the long-standing dance club industry fell to lower attendance rates and rising rent.

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