blow on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The Spaniard inflicted the first blow on Federer's serve in the third game and then saw off two break points to serve out the set at 5-4.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Yasmin knows Harper’s the one who sank her and Henry into this mess — the person set to blow on Tender’s house of cards.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
LONDON—British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s loosening grip on power took another blow on Friday after the Green Party won a special district election in which his ruling Labour Party fell to a distant third.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Brentford inflicted a huge blow on Unai Emery's men despite playing more than half the game a man down.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
I blow on the typing fluid, retype it.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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