blows

Example Sentences

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But it seems like no matter how many times a totally predictable result blows up in his face, he won’t stop the rancor toward science.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

Bosnia has some history delivering knockout blows to giants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

They've been a happy whirlwind, a force of nature that will be missed when it blows out of town in the coming days.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Under a scorching sun in a Bangkok suburb, a whistle blows and shouts fill the air as dozens of shoppers rush into a warehouse bearing the sign "Japanese Second-Hand Store".

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

“Now he’s standing on deck, cursing the wind or lack thereof, and praying for a breeze. Looks like his prayers are soon answered, for a storm kicks up and blows them hither and yon.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood