blow in

verb

blew in; blown in; blowing in; blows in

intransitive verb

: to arrive casually or unexpectedly

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The entertainment and media industry suffered a major blow in 2024 with 15,000 job cuts. Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 These are just the latest tough injury blows in a season full of them. Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 The researchers said farmers in the Midwest received significant federal subsidies to cushion the blow in 2018 and 2019, but that California farmers were largely left out of the government compensation. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024 Defensive play-caller Brian Flores delivered the knockout blow in the fourth quarter, calling an all-out blitz that led to Goff’s only interception: a pick Gilmore predicted on the sideline before grabbing in front of helpless Rams receiver Brandin Cooks. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blow in 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blow in was in 1882

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“Blow in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20in. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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