blow up

An as-yet unrevealed game-changing power would be bestowed upon one player, but only after they had to blow up the proxy pumpkin scarecrow heads of all but three of the most trustworthy contestants.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Having watched you perform around the L.A. scene for years, seeing you blow up and opening for Gabriel Iglesias and Jo Koy at SoFi Stadium earlier this year was pretty cool.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

None of this means your annuity is about to blow up.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

The situation in Gaza was dire and could blow up in everyone’s faces, Kamel told the Israelis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

“I really need to be alone, just for today,” Colin answered, trying to convey a sense of calm so that they would leave and he wouldn't blow up.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

He said that the French debt blow-up could end, however, pointing to a sell-off in oil prices as a potential trigger.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 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

Barring an Eric Swalwell-style blow-up, the top three — Becerra, Steyer and Hilton — are really the only true contenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

Don’t mistake the catalyst of this blow-up for the cause.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

“Just a few days before the blow-up happened, Grammer told Hale that Acie”—Asa Kirby—“would do it,” Burkhart recalled.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann