blast of

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used to specify what is rushing, e.g., a blast of wind

blastnoun + PREPOSITION (air/wind)

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of

Examples (10)

  • A sudden blast of cold air rushed in when he opened the window.
  • Opening the oven released a powerful blast of heat.
  • A fierce blast of wind nearly knocked the cyclist over.
  • The concert began with a deafening blast of music from the speakers.
  • Firefighters used a blast of water to control the flames.
  • The old furnace would sometimes produce a startling blast of noise.
  • As the train entered the tunnel, we were hit by a blast of displaced air.
  • The desert explorer was unprepared for the sudden blast of sand carried by the wind.
  • His controversial new policy was met with a blast of criticism from all sides.
  • Her arrival was like a blast of fresh air in the otherwise dull office.