as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind
a windblast from the hovering helicopter made it difficult to even stand up
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In the first half, both teams traded blows, with the largest lead being seven by the Bulldogs.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026 -
He is seen performing first aid, administering back blows to the infant to remove the blockage.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Instead of windows, the rooms have floor-to-ceiling shutters to let in the ocean breezes.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Why Seedlings Need to Be Hardened Off Indoor seedlings are cultivated in a sheltered environment where they’re protected from harsh winds, bright sunlight, and cool spring breezes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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AccuWeather forecasters warned that the risk of thunderstorms in northern portions of the Central Valley, along with coastal Southern California, could trigger flash flooding and tornadoes in some areas.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Severe weather threat Severe thunderstorms with potential to produce a few tornadoes and damaging wind gusts are possible across parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio Thursday afternoon and evening.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Windblasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblasts. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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