blindside

[ UK /blˈa‍ɪndsa‍ɪd/ ]
[ US /ˈbɫaɪndˌsaɪd/ ]

VERB

attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed
catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences
The economic downturn blindsided many investors

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How To Use blindside In A Sentence

The recession blindsided a lot of lawyers who had previously taken for granted their comfortable income.
Senior U.S. military officers in Baghdad bitterly complained that they had been “blindsided” by the aardwolf, and tensions grew between the CIA and the Pentagon. State of War
Few businesses have the luxury of having a poorly hired employee blindside their enterprise by underproducing or creating negativity among other workers.
What she will need is a jury that didn't see her blindside and tackle a one-legged woman. Tallulah Morehead: Survivor 21: Infants vs Senior citizens: Crime and Punishment.
It was a shock tantamount to running blindside into a wall, and it took my breath away. NO BODY
Williams, who protects McNabb's blindside, is eager to play in a must win game for the struggling Redskins. Trent Williams hopes sore toe will allow him to play Sunday
The islanders had been blindsided before; it was never wise to underestimate the potential vehemence of such conditions. GALILEE
Take the key position of blindside flanker. Times, Sunday Times
I was totally blindsided by this development at the same time as I was totally blissed out.
Rex Grossman, a deer in the headlights, dislodged from the football after a violent blindside hit, a fumble that was returned for a game-clinching touchdown. Donovan McNabb's benching reveals Mike Shanahan's lack of trust in his QB

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