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blowup

[bloh-uhp] / ˈbloʊˌʌp /
NOUN
explosion
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NOUN
an angry outburst
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A financial blowup changed David McNicholas’s perspective on saving.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

“It was the start of the blowup, it was definitely a darker season but a necessary one to understand where everyone is at.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

“I’m going to spend millions and millions of dollars to fight you in court,’” Jane said during one blowup, according to Amy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

But there is one similarity between the two episodes that could be more apt: The timing of each blowup within the context of the respective bull markets in which they occurred.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

“There has to be a way to prevent a huge blowup that doesn’t involve forcibly erasing everyone’s memories.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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