as in to blast (at)
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Trump, in a defiant victory lap speech lasting roughly 100 minutes, credited his predecessor for high inflation and vowed to bring down the costs of everyday goods while previewing further economic pain from new tariffs.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Mar. 2025 -
These persistent winds could hinder power restoration efforts or bring down additional trees and power lines.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Owens came back by peppering Zayn with several shots using a trash can lid.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The tone was different than at many of the rallies peppering D.C.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Basically, most buildings would be blown away by EF4 tornadoes, so there are few left standing to encounter EF5 damage.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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During a make-or-break moment when contestants need at least one chair turn to move forward in the competition, Battle blew away all four coaches who were eager to work with him.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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Manfred also shot down any speculation about Rose’s reinstatement in 2023, as the league had partnerships with sportsbooks.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Richard Rogers, a 45-year-old man from Billings, Mont., was sentenced to four years of probation for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after growing personal anger over the government not shooting down a Chinese spy balloon that floated over Rogers' hometown.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Fire (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28at%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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