The phrase "a blow at a" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express an attack or criticism directed at someone or something, but it lacks context to be effectively used.
Example: "His comments were seen as a blow at a rival company, sparking controversy in the industry."
Alternatives: "an attack on" or "a strike against".
So, when Rees's father died, it was a blow at a time when the family was already weakened by suffering.
As horrible as the Sept. 11 attack was at the World Trade Center, it was a blow at a symbol of America's economic might.
A1 Business Digest C2 EDITORIAL A22-23 EditoriAts: Athehendnd of a session: the court affirms separation of church and state...; stands strongly against theft on the Internet...; and strikes a blow at a strong press.
The reports that one of the most valuable "unicorns" – those tech firms valued at more than $1bn£768m8m) – in Europe is to scale down its presence in London, will come as a blow at a time when the UK is trying to position itself as an attractive option after the Brexit vote.
It must have been a hell of a blow at the time?
As Stephen Mallory, the Confederacy's secretary of the navy, had described the mission, to attack the Western arctic whaling fleet, in a letter to Bulloch, "A blow at the whalemen is a blow at New England exclusively".
The attack was never made, and the Confederates lost an excellent opportunity to strike a blow at the pursuing enemy.
It appears, in short, to have thrown in its hand.In this section The revolution and its legacy A blow at peace A proud artist come to town On Sudan's horizon, maybe Congo's ReprintsBut has it?
Later Gordon Brown, the prime minister, said in the same vein that the massacre was "an attempt to strike a blow at the very heart of the peace process".
He added that "it is always regrettable if civilians are hit".In this section The revolution and its legacy A blow at peace A proud artist come to town On Sudan's horizon, maybe Congo's ReprintsPalestinians detect a darker purpose behind the assassination.
He was commenting on the jaunty old newsreel footage showing on the tiny television set he has installed in his kiosk.In this section The revolution and its legacy A blow at peace A proud artist come to town On Sudan's horizon, maybe Congo's ReprintsOf course, plenty of Egyptians take rightful pride in the achievements of the revolution.
