blow in

verb

blew in; blown in; blowing in; blows in

intransitive verb

: to arrive casually or unexpectedly

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But Mackenzie contended the broader political headwinds were blowing in Republicans’ direction, citing strong voter registration and early voting numbers, though many GOP supporters are waiting for Election Day to cast their ballots. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024 In January, Boeing 737 Max planes were grounded after a hole blew in one mid-flight. Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024 The penalties are the latest blow in what has been a season of tumult for the richest franchise in women’s professional sports history. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 Performers swing from lampposts suspended from above as pin-sharp projections turn the stage into city streets followed by a marble floor, a grassy landscape with autumn leaves blowing in the wind and an ocean which ripples. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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