The war itself proved a further blow, as many skilled workers were called up for military service.

She was dealt a further blow when her mother died in 1937.

Not riding the Tour was a further financial blow.

An already wobbly peace process would be dealt a further blow.

He brought up a hand to protect himself from further blows, and opened his mouth to protest.

The selection process was a further blow to our pride.

In a further blow to its academic reputation, Lutheran was removed.

The terrorist attacks nearly two months ago delivered a further economic blow.

In 1996, a flood dealt a further blow to the city's morale.

She receives a further blow when the baby dies at birth.