blasting
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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So maybe I’m cleaning up the kitchen or organizing toys, or making sure the bathroom is straight, or washing clothes while the music is blasting and we’re dancing around, having fun.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, is some 40,000 miles from Earth after blasting off late Wednesday atop a 320-foot-tall SLS rocket.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Bazzana has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the World Baseball Classic, blasting a dramatic home run in Australia’s surprise win over Taiwan on Wednesday night.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Way-marked pistes are generally protected by pre-emptive avalanche blasting, and their snow is flattened and compacted to further reduce the risk.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Just when I thought I’d be wandering in the trees forever, I popped out on the other side, and the thumping became actual drums, blasting from car radios.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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