as in to blast (at)
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Marquette County could see up to 12 inches of snow in higher elevations, with half an inch of ice threatening to bring down power lines and trees.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025 -
But desserts like it, ones that use gelatin and pudding mixes, were at their peak of popularity in the mid-20th century, several years before the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The whole salad is scattered with mint and pepper flakes that provide a visual and flavor boost that not only appeals to the eye but also really makes the mango dressing pop more so.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Guadarrama eyed her up and down, took some measurements, made a few quick alterations, and then began to pepper her with questions about her bra.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The White Lotus Composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer Quits After Having 'Last Fight' with Show Creator Mike White Fans were blown away by the actor's seemingly unknown talent and had thoughts.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But a thunderstorm that brought intense wind and rain swept through the nation's capital Monday night, blowing away many of the blossoms and cutting short the spring spectacle that millions gather to see in D.C. every year.—
Lisa Thomson,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the Algerian Air Force shot down Mali’s Akinci rather than a separatist group, which seems most likely, that would prove less damaging to the drone’s overall reputation.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs are also in limbo due to the renovations for Arrowhead Stadium being shot down by Jackson County, Missouri.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Fire (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20%28at%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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