as in to blast (at)
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Frenzel has been stumping in favor of data center buildup and in April said that if done correctly, such centers could help bring down the cost of electricity for its customers.—
Steve Gelsi,
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But director Rachel Dretzin shapes Marie’s footage and fresh interviews into an unusual but worthy tale of one woman’s commitment to bring down an evildoer.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The women had all read my book and eagerly peppered me with questions.—
Roxane Gay,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Angels had only one hit, an Oswald Peraza bloop single that the wind probably blew away from right fielder Victor Robles.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sameer Rizvi blew away Mumbai with 90 runs off 51 balls to help set up Delhi's second win from two matches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Three dozen drones and 17 ballistic missiles were shot down over the United Arab Emirates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The downed 5-15E Strike Eagle had been on a regular mission, in and out of Iran, when it was shot down, sources said.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Fire (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28at%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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