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blitzes

Pronunciation: [blɪtsɪz]

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Learn how to use blitzes in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to attack or try to defeat someone very quickly and with lots of effort, usually in sports. It's like when a football team suddenly rushes to tackle the quarterback really fast to stop him from throwing the ball.

Example

The defense blitzes the quarterback every chance they get to put pressure on the opposing team.

Example

The team didn't blitz effectively last game, and the quarterback had plenty of time to throw.

Example

Why do you think the team blitzes so often during the game?

Context: “military”

(noun) a sudden, intense attack or series of attacks. Imagine a place being attacked very quickly and strongly, kind of like a surprise surprise explosion of energy and action!

Example

During the war, the army launched several blitzes to gain control of the region.

Example

The peace talks were interrupted by a lack of necessary blitzes to support the strategy.

Example

What led to the surprise blitz that caught the enemy off-guard?

Context: “activities”

(noun) a quick and intense period of focused activity, usually to get something done fast. It's like when you have a project and you work hard for a short time to finish it quickly.

Example

She finished her homework in a blitz before heading out with friends.

Example

His procrastination meant he couldn't complete his project in a blitz as he had hoped.

Example

What tasks do you need to tackle in your next blitz?

How to pronounce blitzes

Pronunciation: [blɪtsɪz]

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