blow into (a place)

idiom

informal
: to arrive at (a place) in a sudden or unexpected way
He just blew into town and needs a place to stay.

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Just as the clock struck midnight on October 31, wrapping up another Halloween season, the undisputed queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey, struck one last terrifying blow into the hearts of her quivering subjects. Michael Savio, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass and ignite a fire that can quickly spread. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024 Why is the air quality in Phoenix bad?Your questions about air quality answered But dust was expected to blow into the Valley on Thursday afternoon, which would raise additional air quality concerns, Pace said. Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024 Violators may also be required to participate in the state’s ignition interlock system, which requires a driver to blow into a tube before starting their car, according to the website. Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blow into (a place) 

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“Blow into (a place).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20into%20%28a%20place%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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