blow-up
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Recall that these stocks were at the center of the market’s volatility over the past few weeks as they got caught in the blow-up of the hedge fund Situational Awareness.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Allies hope to avoid a blow-up in Turkey by showcasing new spending and deals, and lavishing on hospitality.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Don’t mistake the catalyst of this blow-up for the cause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
He added there was a "celebrity culture" around the cards with Jake Paul, Logan Paul's brother, and others opening packets of them on TikTok, which he said caused an "instant blow-up" in demand.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
Carefully, firmly, he connected the cable and the plug in his hands and the immediate forceful blow-up startled him, although he had expected it.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The GIFs of the Owens’ Massachusetts estate, with its cozy fireplaces perfect for pajama lounging, still blow up Tumblr every October.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
“She asked me, ‘Mom, are they going to blow up the Federal Building?’
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
It was the only way Black seemed to be able to make sense of Ganieva’s decision to blow up their agreement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Everyone has AI fatigue, and it is too hard to say who wins, who loses and who might blow up.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
“It’s possible that the campuses are really going to blow up after this speech,” Nixon told his secretary.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
