Sentence examples for severe blows from inspiring English sources

Greed works like a kind of buffer, so it will take several severe blows to ignite fears in investors," says Schott.

In 1897 Irving suffered three severe blows.

The country suffered two severe blows in the 1970s.

"The Dutch financial world has suffered severe blows during the financial crisis of 2008.

The war on terrorism, Mr. Chairman, has dealt severe blows to Al Qaeda and its leadership.

Towards the end of Ian's career came three severe blows to the European dream.

Today's announcement is a severe blow to such hopes".

Even so, some banks' pride will take a severe blow.

Joan's sudden death was, however, a severe blow.

The charges are a severe blow to the city.

"Their leaving is a severe blow for the industry.