as in to blast (at)
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Doubtless, these findings are connected to Trump’s failure to fulfill his campaign pledge to bring down prices, along with his punishing tariffs and the bleak developments in the labor market.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Opposition forces on the left and far right, unable to govern on their own, have repeatedly banded together to bring down his choices.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the Oscar winner was blown away watching his castmates on that courtroom set.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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When my father showed the then-curator of the Musée d’Horlogerie the enamels in our collection, she was blown away by the exquisite quality and intricate details of our enamels and jeweled pieces.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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At least three of the drones were shot down, Warsaw said, with Polish F-16 and Dutch F-35 fighter jets scrambled to respond.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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The incident comes days after Poland shot down Russian drones that had violated its airspace earlier this week – prompting NATO allies to pledge to beef up defenses on the alliance’s eastern flank.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Fire (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28at%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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