blow up
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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
“My fear is that this could resurface and blow up more than it already has.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Asked at his press conference why he was merely issuing a threat and not taking action, the Treasury secretary replied, “Why would I want to blow up the global financial system?”
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
I prayed it wouldn’t blow up in my face.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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
Since The Couch is not in the Freud Museum, O’Brien returns to the room and does a whole bit using a blow-up mattress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Don’t mistake the catalyst of this blow-up for the cause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
Malcolm pans across their backyard, where Gina sits in a lawn chair, cooling her feet in a blow-up baby pool.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
