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Recent Examples of body blow
Sweeping layoffs announced Friday by the Trump administration landed another body blow to the U.S. Department of Education, this time gutting the office responsible for overseeing special education, according to multiple sources within the department.
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Cory Turner, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
The tariff hike provoked an immediate outcry in the U.K., with the country's beleaguered steel industry already suffering a number of body blows, including steelworks closures leading to thousands of job losses, and U.S. tariffs of 25% on steel exports to the States.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Most of the industry seems to view the measure as a body blow that will hurt tech companies’ ability to hire the best talent.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Ali covered his face and tried to absorb Frazier’s metronomic body blows, aiming to tire him.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Cory Turner, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
The tariff hike provoked an immediate outcry in the U.K., with the country's beleaguered steel industry already suffering a number of body blows, including steelworks closures leading to thousands of job losses, and U.S. tariffs of 25% on steel exports to the States.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Most of the industry seems to view the measure as a body blow that will hurt tech companies’ ability to hire the best talent.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Ali covered his face and tried to absorb Frazier’s metronomic body blows, aiming to tire him.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body blow
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Meanwhile, Newport Harbor’s defense dropped two players from Mater Dei’s right wing — known as the 4-5 side in water polo positions — to slow center Paige Segesman’s ability to attack with a strong left turn toward the cage.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this month, there had been rumors of the camera in the screen shifting to the left, but this was later claimed to be a mistranslation of reports.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Before your boss could match dance steps to the music, his opponent was already kicking him in the groin and throwing rabbit punches.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2024
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Members of Congress have for months been denied their lawful right to inspect detention facilities in Minnesota, New Jersey, Florida and California.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The underlying lawsuit, filed in December, alleges that federal officers violated the First and Fourth Amendment rights of six protesters.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Warriors were playing without starters Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back), while Minnesota's Anthony Edwards was a late scratch to rest a recurring right foot injury.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Kuminga was still out with a knee injury, while Jimmy Butler has been lost for the season with an ACL tear.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dave Meltzer has one of the worst track records in the history of journalism, let alone wrestling journalism, and a Meltzer report is about as accurate as a blind swing at a miniature piñata.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Invite is Wilde’s first time in the director’s chair since Don’t Worry Darling, a big-budget original studio swing.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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For those who love the chicken with a little kick, this creamy, extra flavorful casserole will win over anyone at the table.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sky backflipped out of Pop Rox and followed up with a roundhouse kick.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Maya Mamushi — one of Sayaka’s Harajuku Stars teammates — put her hands on her hips to film a clip for CNN, and, with blue braids whipping around, unleashed a roundhouse kick inches from our photojournalist’s face.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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The mere mention of bed bugs is enough to send a shiver down the spine.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Shake off the winter shivers, Boise.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Body blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20blow. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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