blowing up

Example Sentences

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In the final hours before the announcement, he sought to keep his closest Middle East ally from blowing up the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

So if you’re blowing up someone’s spot, you’re baiting them up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s hardly a coincidence that the nut is blowing up just as the U.S. hit its stride in global pistachio dominance.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The United States has also been blowing up ships.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

And it was working for quite a while before blowing up.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir