blew up
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The band’s song “Kaitlyn” and some covers blew up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
The show blew up overnight, and before you knew it, you’re going to the Emmys and the BAFTAs with all these people who you have admired.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Blue Origin has conducted three missions with the rocket so far, but hasn’t flown since a vehicle blew up on a Florida launchpad in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Since the controversy blew up earlier this week, ticket prices, external for his remaining shows in the US, Mexico and South America have dropped, as calls for boycotts spread.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
A cold wind off the ocean blew up the chasm, goose-pimpling her arms like the chill of death.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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