Sentence examples for take blows from inspiring English sources

His ability to dish out pain is equalled by his ability to bear it, to take blows that would knock more sensitive souls into oblivion.

All of this is, of course, predicated on the chronic back problems — which ruined part of this season — remaining under control and on his love of the game remaining intact if he continues to take blows to the aura.

Mitt's hollowness makes him a bit like one of those punching-toy clowns, with a fixed rubber smile and a wobble even while at rest, but also with an ability to take blows and right itself — at least, that is, until the air comes out.

Obviously, that's an irrational fear, since these things were designed to take blows from longswords.

Now imagine how much more intense that has already made a hardcore sport, and you've got a lot of pressure on today's young footballers to not only outperform but also take blows that nobody should have to take.

Take blow dry breaks and add a bit of water and aloe to the ends to keep them from drying out.

Still, I marveled at how they took blows during the season's first serious snowstorm.

Even those who have taken blows in recent years remain super-rich.

On top of getting pummelled by Ali, he also took blows from George Foreman and Sonny Liston.

The already sluggish U.S. economy took blows from all sides Tuesday, as oil prices reach new heights and inflation readings can't provide a clear picture.

The Colts have taken blows to their defense losing safety Bob Sanders and cornerback Marlin Jackson for the season to injuries.