blasted
Americanadjective
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withered; shriveled; blighted; ruined.
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damned; confounded.
This blasted pen leaked all over my shirt.
adjective
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Example Sentences
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For many in the community, the outside control has simply lasted way too long.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
Isaacman’s jet helped kick off the air show, which lasted for hours and included flyovers from a range of U.S. military fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
The first wave began in the 1840s and lasted until 1889, bringing approximately 14 million people to the country's shores, primarily from northern and western Europe nations.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
The trio were acquitted by a judge at Belfast Crown Court following a non-jury trial that did not sit continuously and lasted over two years due to its legal complexity.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Sometimes, she’d have fits of consciousness and try to walk beside him at a slow limp, but it never lasted long.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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