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blowup

[bloh-uhp] / ˈbloʊˌʌp /
NOUN
explosion
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NOUN
an angry outburst
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“I’m going to spend millions and millions of dollars to fight you in court,’” Jane said during one blowup, according to Amy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

The negative-beta stocks worked particularly well during the volatile phase when the Iran war was first launched, as well as at the time of the blowup of the hedge fund Situational Awareness in July.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 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

The blowup over Cracker Barrel’s new logo had dented business, and its stock started the New Year at around $25 a share, its lowest level since the 2008 economic downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

“There has to be a way to prevent a huge blowup that doesn’t involve forcibly erasing everyone’s memories.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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