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Recent Examples of body blow
All of which meant that when economists gathered in San Francisco this month for the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, there was a sense that their famous confidence — critics would say arrogance — had been, if not shattered, certainly dealt a body blow.
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Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
McCain's injury was just the latest in a series of body blows in that regard.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The book on Usyk is that he can be hurt with body blows.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The critical news, which may save Syria from a relapse into violence: Assad’s flight to exile in Moscow is a body blow to Iran’s ayatollahs and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, for whom Syria had critical importance.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
McCain's injury was just the latest in a series of body blows in that regard.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The book on Usyk is that he can be hurt with body blows.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The critical news, which may save Syria from a relapse into violence: Assad’s flight to exile in Moscow is a body blow to Iran’s ayatollahs and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, for whom Syria had critical importance.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body blow
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Throughout his career, Newsom has been a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, often pushing his party further to the left on the issue.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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On the left, these concerns center on potential discrimination based on someone’s identity, while the right is more concerned with discrimination based on viewpoint.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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Noboa has sought to crack down on Ecuador’s spiraling security crisis since becoming president in 2023, declaring several states of emergency and designating 22 criminal organizations as terrorist groups, moves that have prompted criticism from some rights groups domestically and abroad.—
Ana Maria Canizares,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Virus scanners run with admin rights and can be exploited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ware will be available to make his return after missing the last three games because of a left knee sprain.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ernest Jones, Seahawks Jones, 25, underwent minor knee surgery after the season.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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Highs to lows The Dow Industrials had a 1.7% swing from high to low on Tuesday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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For the present study, the researchers worked from the hypothesis that epilepsy and BD share some common mechanisms, given that some antiseizure medications are useful in stabilizing mood and preventing extreme swings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2025
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This weeknight dinner dishes up a little kick and a whole lot of comfort.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Slower kicks mean less propulsion and, once again, a tendency to sink.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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When Cobra Kai completed its first roundhouse kick back in 2018, diehard fans of The Karate Kid movies of the ‘80s didn’t know what to expect.—
Demetrius Patterson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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Archaeologists said as time went on a larger settlement was built, including the construction of a roundhouse and multiple enclosures, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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Borge Strand-Bergesen is a modest person with a dream to deliver the kind of listening experience that brings a big smile to your face and might send a shiver down your spine or bring a tear to your eye.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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His announcement of a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico sent a shiver through markets last week.—
Donica Phifer,
Axios,
8 Dec. 2024
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While Hackman was found in the home's entryway, Arakawa was discovered in the bathroom, where prescription pills were scattered on the counter.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Various pills were scattered on a counter, and a space heater was on the floor next to her, according to a search warrant affidavit.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Body blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20blow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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