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Recent Examples of windblown
My 8-year-old pointed out the piles of windblown ash by the curb.
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Katharine Gammon, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, the county Department of Public Health issued a windblown dust and ash advisory until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The latest: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) issued a windblown dust and ash advisory for LA and surrounding areas this week, because high winds may disperse ash south and west from wildfire areas.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a windblown dust and ash advisory through Tuesday at 10 p.m. PT due to the strong winds and the particles left behind by the fires potentially impacting air quality throughout the county.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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Katharine Gammon, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, the county Department of Public Health issued a windblown dust and ash advisory until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
The latest: The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) issued a windblown dust and ash advisory for LA and surrounding areas this week, because high winds may disperse ash south and west from wildfire areas.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a windblown dust and ash advisory through Tuesday at 10 p.m. PT due to the strong winds and the particles left behind by the fires potentially impacting air quality throughout the county.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windblown
Adjective
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For nearly 60 years, a windswept shoreline along the San Mateo County coast near San Gregorio has been known for more than its stunning cliffs and crashing waves.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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This sweet Danish drama follows two devout sisters living in a windswept coastal village in the 1800s.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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One of the best ways to beat spring and summer heat is by stocking up on breezy, lightweight clothing pieces — and luckily for us, Amazon is currently brimming with linen-blend closet staples.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The V-neck style gives your bust a boost, while the breezy skirt delivers effortless elegance and won’t get bogged down by a dip in the pool.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Windblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblown. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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