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as in bombed
being under the influence of a recreational drug
she says she was too blitzed to remember most of the party
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
Bartenders are trained to cut off patrons before they get completely blitzed.
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as in attacked
to use bombs or artillery against
in 1940 and 1941 the German air force blitzed London night after horrible night
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Recent Examples of blitzed
Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
Adjective
Among 42 qualifying quarterbacks, Ridder ranked 33rd in blitzed passing grade and 38th in blitzed yards per attempt (per PFF).
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
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Also, since these wines generally do not age well – most are designed to be drunk upon release or within 2 to 3 years – producing enough to meet market demand while keeping a close eye on shifting consumer trends may make good business sense.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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On another occasion in 2009, Hegseth was found drunk at a strip club in downtown Minneapolis in his military uniform, drunk and getting lap dances.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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An entire Arab nation bombed into ruins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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Its conservative stances resulted in its office being bombed by left-wing labor activists in 1910, killing 21 and wounding over 100 in one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in United States history.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Dec. 2024
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North Korean propaganda material released by state media this year has shown Kim overseeing special operations training marked by extreme displays of strength, including the smashing of cinder blocks over the ripped torsos of soldiers stripped to the waist.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN,
17 Dec. 2024
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Frank Grillo, who’s at the center of it (playing a ripped bruiser who is also…a molecular biologist!), has a way of making any pulp movie better.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2024
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Cori Clingman was arrested for alleged negligent manslaughter, homicide as a result of negligent driving and drunken driving and several other counts on Thursday, Jan. 23, per the Star-Tribune.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Shortly before his sentencing hearing, Woods made a drunken suicide attempt on Interstate 55 near Springfield, according to Sangamon County prosecutors.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Two months after the end of the Korean War, the United States signed a bilateral mutual security treaty with South Korea in which Washington committed to come to Seoul’s aid if it were attacked.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The site has previously been attacked by Ukrainian drones.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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At the time, Yates was on parole for carjacking, solicitation to commit murder and possessing a loaded firearm.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have added a plethora of stars this offseason, including multiple additions to a loaded starting pitching rotation.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Eby suggests topping plain Greek yogurt with fried eggs, avocado, salmon, crispy chickpeas or marinated cherry tomatoes.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Today’s fried green tomatoes are double-breaded and served with a special Mississippi comeback sauce.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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Because even with the defense being battered Monday, Detroit’s forward group is intact.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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On Saturday night, for long periods, they were battered.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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