How to Use leaf blower in a Sentence

leaf blower

noun
  • But a leaf blower can make the task somewhat fun—or, at the very least, much quicker than using a rake.
    Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Today, a leaf blower would be a better symbol for those who tend the land.
    Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Save up to $800 off lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, planters and more right now at Lowe's.
    Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2023
  • They are also used in lawn equipment, such leaf blowers and hedgers.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In ’94, Meeting Beck playing a leaf blower through a bass amp at an LA backyard folk fest.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The country has birdsong and cicadas; the suburbs mean leaf blowers and lawn mowers.
    Curbed, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Ego makes our favorite leaf blower, and based on their specs, these models on sale aren’t far behind that standout.
    Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2023
  • In fact, many handheld mulchers can also function as leaf blowers.
    Tony Carrick, Popular Mechanics, 1 Sep. 2023
  • What is the difference between an electric leaf blower and a gas leaf blower?
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • Flashpoint issues ranged from assault weapons to lead water pipes to leaf blowers.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The patrollers used leaf blowers and brooms to clear paths for individuals.
    Victoria Sayo Turner, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2023
  • Greenworks makes some of our favorite tools, with models ranking among the best electric lawn mowers and the best cordless leaf blowers.
    Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2023
  • Antoine Agnew followed Jayz outside with a leaf blower to make the boy’s job a bit easier and then went back inside.
    Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Men with leaf blowers went out to extinguish all that the wind had left behind of the glitter, to transition the stadium back to its football era.
    Taffy Brodesser-Akner, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Has the water crisis been averted? Gas leaf blowers and lawn mowers are shockingly bad for the planet.
    USA TODAY, 1 May 2023
  • Eleanor Revelle said the city has had a leaf blower ordinance in place for many years but there was interest in tighter restrictions.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, 21 Dec. 2021
  • In the past few years, Green-Wood has bought electric vehicles and equipment, including leaf blowers.
    Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Are electric leaf blowers better than gas leaf blowers?
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • Read on for the pros, the cons, and recommendations as to which electric leaf blowers are the best options for your particular garden needs.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
  • This 40-volt leaf blower holds two 20-volt batteries on either side of the handle, and the batteries and a charger for them are included with your purchase.
    Micki Wagner, Popular Mechanics, 8 Mar. 2023
  • There, the 81-year-old Ormond was using a leaf blower to sweep debris in preparation of the season opener for the girls tennis team later that afternoon.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The leaf blower has enough power for large outdoor properties while the string trimmer provides up to 75 minutes of runtime before needing to recharge, more than enough for most lawns.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2023
  • As a general rule, gas leaf blowers are more powerful than electric leaf blowers.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2023
  • An irritating leaf blower whirred in the empty expanse.
    Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Next to using a pressure washer, there’s no greater satisfaction in yard work than whooshing away debris with a cordless leaf blower.
    Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 6 June 2023
  • Fire investigators believe the blaze was accidentally started by a leaf blower that was plugged into an extension cord in the corner of the front porch next to the garage.
    Rosana Hughes, ajc, 2 Oct. 2022
  • Because of the backpack and removable battery, this leaf blower may require more creative storage than a handheld leaf blower.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • And just like leaf blowers come in handy for managing outdoor spaces, hacksaws are critical for a variety of cutting tasks, both indoors and out.
    Brittany Vincent, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Cleaning up outdoor surfaces If the ash is in yards or driveways, officials recommend using a hose to clear it away and not a leaf blower or another device that may spread the ash back into the air.
    Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The burglary was interrupted by the resident, causing the suspect to drop a leaf blower before escaping.
    Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2023

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