blowing up

Example Sentences

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He’s used that same platform to lob explosive accusations at critics and allies alike, blowing up a professional and personal relationship with President Donald Trump by tying him to the Epstein files.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

He said in cup ties that have no likelihood whatsoever of the outcome changing, blowing up early can be OK.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent isn’t likely to do that, as it would risk blowing up the tariff détente with Beijing that he negotiated in November.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

I’m interested in the way Lee takes people who might be actively blowing up their lives quite seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He was breathing fast, like he’d just chased a rabbit, and little snorts of dust were blowing up with each breath he took.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis