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Actions & Events — Lesson 47

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blessings

ˈblesɪŋz

The formal act of approving — she considered her children her greatest blessings.

Count your blessings and be grateful for what you have.

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blinking

ˈblɪŋkɪŋ

A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly — she blinked rapidly when the light hit her eyes.

She blinked rapidly when the light hit her eyes.

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blip

blɪp

A sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption — the plane appeared as a small blip on the radar.

The plane appeared as a small blip on the radar.

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blips

blɪps

A sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption — the plane appeared as a small blip on the radar.

The plane appeared as a small blip on the radar.

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blistering

ˈblɪstərɪŋ

The formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin — she ran at a blistering pace to finish first.

We couldn't go outside in the blistering heat.

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blitz

blɪts

(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line — the team ran a blitz on the quarterback.

The city was bombed during the blitz in World War II.

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blitzes

ˈblɪtsɪz

(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line — the city endured several blitzes during the war.

The city endured several blitzes during the war.

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blockade

blɑˈkeɪd

A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy — the navy imposed a blockade on the enemy's coast.

The navy imposed a blockade on the enemy's coast.

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blockades

blɑːˈkeɪdz

A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy — the navy imposed a blockade on the enemy's coastline.

The navy imposed a blockade on the enemy's coastline.

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blocking

ˈblɑːkɪŋ

The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements — his blocking in the goal saved the match.

The blocking of the main road caused significant delays.

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blooming

ˈbluːmɪŋ

The organic process of bearing flowers — the garden is full of blooming flowers.

The roses are blooming beautifully in the garden.

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blooms

bluːmz

The organic process of bearing flowers — she blooms with confidence when she speaks in public.

The roses bloom beautifully in the garden every spring.

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