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blasting

British  
/ ˈblɑːstɪŋ /

noun

  1. a distortion of sound caused by overloading certain components of a radio system

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A muscular coast guard presses China’s claims, at times by blasting rival vessels with water cannons or ramming them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Even during Shabbat, the boardwalk here is full of families basking in the sunshine, electric scooters whizzing past, and bars blasting American hits.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

The first rocket to launch will be Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, blasting off from Florida.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

“Exactly!” he barked, blasting the air between us.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

I inserted the prongs into the wall, and the object sent hot air blasting into my face!

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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