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

In recent years, Pyongyang has blown up roads and railways linking it with the South, and purportedly built barriers near the border.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

It's difficult to put your finger on, or not, but it really has blown up this season.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

There’s a sense of hope, maybe it’s going to be different this time — also, he had just blown up every relationship she had at the wedding.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

He says the universe is like a dot- covered balloon that’s being blown up.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood