as in to blast (at)
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More supply is what’s needed to stabilize prices and, in turn, bring down the overall rate of inflation.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 July 2025 -
With a Flatiron three-bedroom, the rent was brought down from $10,700 to $9,500 after the tenants’ parents stepped in and offered to cover the fee.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
11 July 2025
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Easter eggs are peppered throughout the set, with a replica of Disney’s briefcase, books on urban development, a map of Disneyland with upcoming attractions, and a photo of Abraham Lincoln, all of which were in Disney’s office in the early ‘60s.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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Photos peppered his and his agents’ social media, mostly of which were of Duran and Cristiano Ronaldo together.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Then the Hawks were blown away by New Orleans offering an unprotected first-round pick in 2026 to move up to No. 13 for Maryland big man Derik Queen.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Just ask Tom Hiddleston and his wife Zawe Ashton, who, judging by this picture, were completely blown away by the game.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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While the Ukrainian Air Force managed to shoot down or disable the vast majority of the drones and missiles, two people were killed and dozens more injured in the attack on Thursday.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the majority of the incoming targets were shot down, including by interceptor drones.—
Ellie Cook
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Fire (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28at%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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