Several old trees were blown down during last night's storm, blocking the road.

The birthday candle was accidentally blown out by the cat as it brushed past the table.

Our old radio had blown a fuse during the storm, leaving the house eerily silent.

The abandoned warehouse had been blown up to remove the unsafe structure.

What began as a minor misunderstanding quickly turned into a full-blown public scandal.

When the gusts started, the laundry on the line became a full-blown sail, suddenly filled with wind.

The closer's blown saves cost the team their playoff berth.

The contractor specified air-blown asphalt for the bridge deck because its higher softening point improves heat resistance and longevity.

After the long week, she went for a long run and had completely blown off steam.

Writers should avoid using crude expressions like blown one's load in formal contexts.