blast
noun
a sudden and violent gust of wind.
has blasted
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present perfectof blast (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In posts on X, sometimes in all-caps, Michael has blasted Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei, accusing him of lying and having a God complex.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company has blasted its first rocket into orbit in a bid to challenge the dominance of Elon Musk's SpaceX.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2025
Such spending has been one of the main reasons the U.S. economy has blasted through expectations for a possible recession.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
Three-time reigning world champion Verstappen has blasted the event as “99% show, 1% sporting event” and thinks the entire spectacle is totally over the top.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
“Dusty Baker has blasted a home run into the bleachers and the Dodgers into the record books. Home run!”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
