blown

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Blown out, extravagant, dripping with ferocious malaise and desperation, but precisely arranged for the maximum possible emotional effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Blown leads: Friday’s loss to the Orlando Magic marked the eighth time this season that the Wizards led by at least 15 points and still lost.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2023

Blown coverages cost Washington two touchdowns against the Saints, and a lack of preparation led to the successful desperation pass for a TD at the end of the first half.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2021

Blown by winds whistling through clear-cut open spaces where trees once blocked the way, the largest California fire this year has almost completely burned a town to the ground.

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2021

What have we done Amiss? how erred, that God a water-bubble, Blown full of vapid air, exalts.

From Vondel's Lucifer by Vondel, Joost van den