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Meanings of linebacker blitzing in English

(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line.

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Examples for "blitz"
Examples for "blitz"
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Authorities will then continue the blitz in eight more suburbs from today.
News.com.au
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The game was decided with a blitz of scores on 20 minutes.
The Irish Times
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When I mean pressure, I don't mean the pressure of a blitz.
Reuters
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So, their testing blitz is going to be very significant, he said.
News.com.au
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The WIPL apparently lent a helping hand for Farrakhan's pro-Gaddafi media blitz.
Reuters
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But Miami battled back on Cutler's 6-yard touchdown pass to Landry, who beat a safety blitz.
Reuters
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Students are to be targeted in a new road safety blitz with 40,000 leaflets handed out at campuses around the country, it was revealed today.
The Irish Times