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were blasting
  • past progressive of blast.

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After numerous tests, it concluded that rivals were blasting Eurex with bad data to get a tiny but consistent speed edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Cardi B hits were blasting on set as the talent showed up and we were just having a fun, carefree time, laughing and cheering during the whole shoot.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

An internal Las Bambas presentation seen by Reuters estimated informal miners were blasting some 1,950 tonnes of rock per day, almost double their output a year ago.

From Reuters • Dec. 1, 2022

The players were blasting Bankroll Fresh’s “Take Over Your Trap,” an anthem of sorts for teams who make statement wins on the road.

From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2022

At the same time, the trumpets were blasting like a herd of elephants, with Dizzy’s horn flying high above everything else.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick