blown

Example Sentences

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Credit spreads haven’t blown out, the oil-futures curve isn’t pointing to a lasting supply shock, and the S&P 500 has so far avoided a correction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Wall Street Journal and other US media, citing unnamed officials, reported that American forces had blown up two C-130s after they became stuck for unknown reasons.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Before she knew it, the first edit had blown up and people were begging for the song.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Yet several have blown up during launch, spewing toxic fuel into the air, said a person familiar with the incidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The wind had blown the door open, though, and the man—Nhamo guessed it was a man by the clothes—was upset.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer