blitzes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of blitzesnext
plural of blitz
1
as in barrages
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once a multimedia blitz of advertisements for the summer blockbuster

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2
as in attacks
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence a massive aerial blitz that was supposed to shock and awe the enemy into immediate surrender

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3
as in campaigns
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal an all-out advertising blitz to promote the new soft drink

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blitzes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blitz
as in bombs
to use bombs or artillery against in 1940 and 1941 the German air force blitzed London night after horrible night

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  1. campaigns
  2. movements
  3. offenses
Noun
  • Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Through partner marketing involves using a partner’s assets or channels to run campaigns that generate shared opportunities.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of campaigns
Noun
  • Here are three key reasons that motivate women to participate in such extreme movements.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Political movements with a message that will translate into solid returns, as some investors see it.
    David Jeans, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of movements
Noun
  • Biden issued proclamations in October 2022 and December 2023 to pardon people for marijuana possession, even if they hadn’t been charged or prosecuted for the offenses yet.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • He has been charged with gun and forgery offenses in Pennsylvania.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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