blown up
Example Sentences
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“You’ve blown up a lot of things that have to be redrilled. They’ve shut in wells, different things,” he said, referring to fallout from the Iran war.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
An annual tradition called the Great Saunter has blown up, creating headaches for organizers and new obstacles for walkers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
It's difficult to put your finger on, or not, but it really has blown up this season.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
"It's blown up because it's a discussion about the cost of everything, the overall frustration that people have," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“The plant would have blown up if nobody had paid attention.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
