Recent Examples on the WebAt the same time, the filmmaker sought an equally dynamic tonal register, offsetting the blunt force and body blows with a golden oldies soundtrack heavy on Petula Clark.—Ben Croll, Variety, 22 June 2024 The tandem hit one massive shot after another, fending off every Minnesota body blow in the process, and putting Minnesota’s season in major peril.—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2024 The Cougars sustained their own body blows two weeks ago when basketball coach Kyle Smith and athletic director Pat Chun left for Stanford and Washington, respectively.—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024 The surest way to demoralize Green Bay is with an early body blow.—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for body blow
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