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Recent Examples of body blow
The Clippers took body blows from the Mavericks with Leonard, and fell into a series hole.
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Law Murray, The Athletic, 28 Apr. 2024
Even putting aside a death toll on both sides that could dwarf the war in Ukraine, a war in Taiwan would be a body blow to the global economy.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The strike is just the latest body blow for the company.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
Just as the state was recovering from the pandemic, which of course dealt a body blow to the all-important tourism industry, the August 2023 wildfires in Maui delivered the second part of a devastating one-two punch.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 18 July 2024
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Law Murray, The Athletic, 28 Apr. 2024
Even putting aside a death toll on both sides that could dwarf the war in Ukraine, a war in Taiwan would be a body blow to the global economy.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The strike is just the latest body blow for the company.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
Just as the state was recovering from the pandemic, which of course dealt a body blow to the all-important tourism industry, the August 2023 wildfires in Maui delivered the second part of a devastating one-two punch.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 18 July 2024
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Centrists accused the left of refusing to compromise.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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But the alternative for the Ukrainian brigades in this sector is surrendering what’s left of Toretsk to the Russians and falling back to the next nearest settlement.David Axe, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, after entering into a questionable acquisition and overseeing an underperforming management team, stockholders would be well within their rights to question whether this is the right board to embark on this crucial search.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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The controversial ruling comes out of a New York voting rights act lawsuit challenging the election system for the town board of Newburgh, N.Y.Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rams receiver Puka Nacua was sidelined because of knee injury early in the season, and his physical style leaves him vulnerable to other mishaps.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Then, at the end of the quarter, quarterback Aidan O’Connell was knocked out of the game and carted off the field with a knee injury and an air cast on his leg.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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This change may help partially explain some large swings in the data at individual schools.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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This year’s biggest swing was also one of the worst misfires, with early screenings prior to its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival portending critical and financial doom.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Old Bay seasoning: This savory spice blend streamlines seasoning the shrimp and adds a tangy kick to contrast the rich cream cheese mixture.Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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These giftable kicks are playful, affordable and will look great under your tree this year.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists have learned that two roundhouses were built at the site, one after the other.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
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Pereira will play a character called The Butcher, and bring his set of skills – including anaconda chokes and roundhouse kicks – to his meaty role.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Critically acclaimed and boasting impressive performances across its cast of young actors, Better Watch Out won't give you the warm fuzzies this holiday season, but it's guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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This sends shivers down the spine of the entertainment industry.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because fresh popcorn breaks apart more easily than stale popcorn, leave the popcorn in a bowl on the counter for a day or two.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Find Out Who Took Home the Season 33 Mirrorball Trophy The video then transitioned to a shot of the couple standing over their kitchen counter and sharing their first meal in their new apartment.Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Body blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20blow. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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