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[blohn] / bloʊn /


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The problem is that the risks posed by most of the chemicals that they look at, in the amounts they report finding, are often blown wildly out of proportion.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

For decades, cartoon canine Wile E. Coyote has been pursuing the Road Runner throughout the American Southwest, aiming to eat him and getting blown up in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

This strain was introduced into Cornwall from midges blown in wind from northern France but scientists believe the virus likely spread rapidly after overwintering in parts of the UK.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

“I’m blown away that Gene Roddenberry somehow knew 60 years ago to make some kind of entertainment that we were all going to need now,” Hurd said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

My orders are blown away by the sheer speed that we’re moving.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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