blow into

British

verb

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

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blow into

A southerly breeze will also blow into the region, dragging in warmer air and coaxing temperatures back up the thermometer.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024

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

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

All right, says St. Moling, you can blow into my hand.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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