Example Sentences

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Activists who had blasted President Trump’s promotion of pesticides visited the Oval Office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Forest boss Sean Dyche had blasted his side for their first half performance in crashing out to second-tier Wrexham in the FA Cup last weekend.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

Colbert had blasted the company for the settlement on “Late Night,” a move that must have infuriated Redstone.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025

“Heavenly further failed to warn guests that they had blasted, meaning that even skilled and experienced skiers and snowboarders would have no reason to believe the sink risk was as high as it actually was.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

And Hermione was struggling to her feet in the wreckage, and three redheaded men were grouped on the ground where the wall had blasted apart.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling