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blowup

[bloh-uhp] / ˈbloʊˌʌp /
NOUN
explosion
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NOUN
an angry outburst
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He cited Nvidia’s use of circular financing deals to help fund some of its biggest customers, which he thought could lead to a dot-com-like blowup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The administration declared the company a U.S. supply-chain risk as a result of the blowup and ordered U.S. agencies to phase out the use of its products.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The blowup at “60 Minutes” is an especially messy and conflicted expression perhaps of a necessary transition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Economist Anna Wong outlined the risks of a hyperscaler blowup.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Thankfully my father didn’t hear him, because I wasn’t sure I could take another blowup.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds




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