as in body blow
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as in to knock down
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The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
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But for Sean Buchan, a co-owner of Cerebral Brewing, the Aurora phase could amount to a second economic body blow.
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Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
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Both are spacious, packed with thoughtful organizational components, and have had their prices knocked down to under $30.
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After receiving a pass in the right side of the box, Dembélé very patiently made his way to his left before burying yet another left-footed strike into the goal.
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Moraitis and Singer both pointed to antisemitism on the left and promised to make gains with Jewish swing voters.
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The genesis of Greig’s sucker punch can be traced to Game 3, when Ottawa defenseman Jake Sanderson was knocked out of the series with a concussion from a hit by former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall.
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As the officer got out of the cruiser to assist him, Mullins allegedly sucker punched him in the face several times before the officer was able to defend himself, police said.
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Mega-ships like MSC World America offer seemingly endless activities, from an onboard comedy club to the Lego Family Zone and the Cliffhanger swing ride.
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Obviously, Devers put a pretty good swing on it and hit off the foul pole.
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Clarity is the butter creamed with sugar.
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In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter.
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His far-right allies are openly advocating for a more permanent presence and continued operations.
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What specifically might these legal rights and protections look like?
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His friend, Mar Doughty, was also decked in Scottish colors.
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The restrooms are decked out with over 20 sensors to detect damage, monitor water levels and more.
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“Rabbit punch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabbit%20punch. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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