Example Sentences

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A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Imagine it’s the middle of the night and you’re jolted awake by the crescendo of a Celine Dion song that is blasting out of loudspeakers affixed to moving cars or bicycles.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2023

The son of comic book artist Jack Kirby is blasting Disney+ film “Stan Lee” for glossing over his father’s contributions to Marvel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Humans can also cause earthquakes, such as via "fracking," which is blasting fluid into cracks deep in the earth to suck out fossil fuels and oil.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2023

Beethoven’s “Für Elise” is blasting through my headphones as I’m putting on my cap and gown for today’s graduation ceremony.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles