blow into

British

verb

informal (intr, preposition) to arrive in or enter (a room, etc) suddenly

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The technology measures driver intoxication through breath or touch without requiring the driver to blow into a breathalyzer or take any other action.

From Washington Times • Nov. 7, 2023

They blow into tree branches, clog sewer drains, wrinkle jellyfish-like in our oceans and tumble across our roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Dust and pollen can blow into your home through these leaks, especially if you live off of a dirt road or in a dryer area.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2023

The story is kick-started by a checkup during which Birbiglia struggles to blow into a tube to test his breathing.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2022

“Flute is not for me. When I blow into it, it shrieks.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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