It came as a great blow to him when Frances died in 1966.

This news would come as a great blow to him.

And then with one great blow he drove it right into her.

"Losing it even for a short period of time is a great blow."

This knowledge deals a greater blow to her than news of his death.

During that night, therefore, the great blow was to be struck.

"It would be a great blow for us if we lose our language," he said.

"Your master's death must have been a great blow to you."

"Great words by men of pride bring greater blows upon them."

Two years later came an even greater blow, this one from Washington.