as in to blast (at)
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Earlier this month, the company began promoting a new discount on the Starlink Residential plans that lasts for six months, and can bring down the fee to as low as $39-per-month.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
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Trump has also sought to bring down DEI programs in the public and private sectors, prompting dozens of companies like Target, Amazon and McDonald’s to scale back their diversity policies in response.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Turtlenecks and flannels abound, teens vocally question authority at every turn, and a colorful cast of intellectuals pepper the scene.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Who remembers the aggressive line of questions Flores peppered Tagovailoa with at the NFL Combine back in 2020, before Miami even drafted him.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Other matter is blown away by intense black hole winds.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The streak tied the 1955 team for the Trojans’ best win streak in program history and blew away the record for its best start ever.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Another 16 service members were killed when their helicopter was shot down while attempting to provide support and rescue to the team.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the Senate shot down the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s massive budget for 2027.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Fire (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28at%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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