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Discover LudwigThe phrase "endured a blow" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe experiencing a setback, hardship, or physical impact.
Example: "After the team endured a blow from the unexpected loss, they regrouped and focused on their next match."
Alternatives: "suffered a setback" or "took a hit."
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Farrell remembers how, two years ago, he and Saracens endured a double blow.
But the joy cannot hide the sadness in a family that, like many others, has endured a terrible blow.
Widnes endured a further blow shortly afterwards, youngster Grant Gore being stretchered off, only to later find out he had fractured a knee cap.
LONDON — Rupert Murdoch has endured a litany of blows in the unending phone-hacking scandal at his British tabloids.
Hakeem has just endured blow after blow, humiliation after humiliation and I think this must be the final straw for him.
But beginning two weeks ago, the archdiocese endured a chain reaction of devastating blows.
United's hopes of mounting a serious response suffered a blow within two minutes of the restart when Evans, who had endured a miserable afternoon, lost concentration and allowed Balotelli to steal in behind him.
Powell endured a difficult childhood.
Marcelo endured a torrid night.
He endured a brutal re-election battle.
Hedge funds have endured a rough year.
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