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blowup

[bloh-uhp] / ˈbloʊˌʌp /
NOUN
explosion
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NOUN
an angry outburst
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He’s had nothing to say about the blowup in the Buss family, L.A. royalty who built the Laker dynasty and are divided over whether to part with their minority stake.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Ali Kashani, CEO of Serve Robotics, said in an earnings call that the blowup was “caused by changes in the operating model and integration of our fleet.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

After the blowup of Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness hedge fund, it would seem the pressure from forced selling is over, said Michael Dickson, head of research at Horizon Investments.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

The blowup at “60 Minutes” is an especially messy and conflicted expression perhaps of a necessary transition.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

I had always helped Ma some with housework and chores, but ever since the blowup last week, I’d been condemned to full-time home training.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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