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It happened in 2022, when stocks and bonds fell together and blew a hole in the classic 60/40 stock-bond portfolio.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
As the full-time whistle blew in Atlanta on Wednesday, signalling England's exit from the World Cup, a wave of disappointment spread across the country.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
An October 1992 Texaco refinery explosion in Wilmington blew out windows, shook houses like an earthquake and puffed out potentially toxic vapor that went downwind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Rana blew a kiss skywards as her teammates rushed towards her in jubilation.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I tried to think of what it was, but the wind blew across the field, tangling my hair and pulling at my petticoat.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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