as in to overcome
to defeat by a large margin
the chess prodigy completely blew away the reigning world champion
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Recent Examples of blow away
When the daughter dropped her phone behind the mantle where the fireplace sits, the couple were blown away by the old items hidden there.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
They were utterly blown away by a rampant Crystal Palace side who put four goals past them.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
She's blown away both by his pork chop marinade and how much he's grown into owning his talent in the kitchen.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The company, which sells data analytics tools to defense agencies, bumped up its target for 2024, with fourth-quarter guidance that blew away analysts’ estimates.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
They were utterly blown away by a rampant Crystal Palace side who put four goals past them.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
She's blown away both by his pork chop marinade and how much he's grown into owning his talent in the kitchen.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The company, which sells data analytics tools to defense agencies, bumped up its target for 2024, with fourth-quarter guidance that blew away analysts’ estimates.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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Highest Payout Casino Games Some games give you better chances of overcoming the house edge than others.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Here, 20 members of Forbes Coaches Council share steps leaders can take to overcome this problem and create better opportunities for their people to develop professionally in 2025.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The setting looks more Duluth than D.C. — it's snowed under, which hasn't happened here at Christmas since 2009.Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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In Watertown, New York, which has been similarly snowed under in recent days, the outlook was a bit better − up to 10 inches of additional snow were in the forecast.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Which helps to explain why so many popular stand-ups have blown their hosting stints; Jo Koy memorably bombed on the Globes stage last year with a misogynistic Barbie riff.Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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After last year’s host, Jo Koy, memorably bombed, the emcee this year, Nikki Glaser, could hardly do worse.Stephanie Goodman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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In São Paulo, where Eunice Paiva, who died in 2018 at 89, is buried, her tomb has reportedly become a pilgrimage site for admirers of this woman who fought for Brazil’s democracy.Alexander Durie, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Carter will be buried next to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, who died on Nov. 19, 2023, at the age of 96.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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That led to an argument, and Little allegedly whipped out a knife, stabbing the victim twice in the chest, police said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Stafford threw two touchdowns for the Rams, who led 24-3 at halftime.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Rhymes was arrested in 2015 on an assault charge after throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Transforming classic dishes into allergen-friendly versions is an art Chef Liz has mastered.Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, quantum computers training on quantum data need exponentially fewer examples to master a task.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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This Korean sunscreen essential soothes acne and excess sebum using niacinamide and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid.Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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The massage cup, combined with the oils, boosts lymphatic flow, firms skin, and encourages lipolysis for a smoother, more toned appearance.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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