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a social gathering
staged a huge blowout for Halloween
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Recent Examples of blowouts
But Jones points out that Crittendon usually played half the game or less in those blowouts, and that when Riverdale Ridge played marquee opponents in its non-conference schedule or in the state tournament, her scoring didn't dip.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
What might matter is that while UConn and South Carolina, Texas and LSU delivered their best spirit- and soul- and confidence-crushing blowouts, the Lancers and the Cowgirls left Pauley Pavilion feeling good about themselves.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Through the first three and a half days, there had been lots of blowouts and no real Cinderella stories.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Four of the games were decided by fewer than 10 points, and the other four were blowouts decided by at least 23 points.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Fluorite, or fluorspar, plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing and lithium-ion battery production, while baryte is indispensable in oil and gas drilling, where it is used to stabilise wells and prevent blowouts.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
And all of those parents in their BMWs and blowouts?
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
The 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser is upgraded with a Liquid Gold colorway and achieves salon-quality, camera-ready blowouts from the comforts of home sweet home.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
After Thursday night’s Charlotte craziness, in which both ACC Tournament quarterfinals in the evening session were decided by a single point, Friday night instead brought back-to-back blowouts, as Virginia rolled past Miami in the first game.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
What might matter is that while UConn and South Carolina, Texas and LSU delivered their best spirit- and soul- and confidence-crushing blowouts, the Lancers and the Cowgirls left Pauley Pavilion feeling good about themselves.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Through the first three and a half days, there had been lots of blowouts and no real Cinderella stories.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Four of the games were decided by fewer than 10 points, and the other four were blowouts decided by at least 23 points.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Fluorite, or fluorspar, plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing and lithium-ion battery production, while baryte is indispensable in oil and gas drilling, where it is used to stabilise wells and prevent blowouts.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
And all of those parents in their BMWs and blowouts?
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
The 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser is upgraded with a Liquid Gold colorway and achieves salon-quality, camera-ready blowouts from the comforts of home sweet home.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
After Thursday night’s Charlotte craziness, in which both ACC Tournament quarterfinals in the evening session were decided by a single point, Friday night instead brought back-to-back blowouts, as Virginia rolled past Miami in the first game.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowouts
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The trial was delayed for years because of multiple postponements, defense challenges over the use of DNA evidence, and the efforts of prosecutors to reconstruct events involving multiple victims across a five-year timeline.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, some involved in O'Rourke's campaign told Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink that there was little to no support from the state and national parties.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The parties have the right to appeal.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Cooper, meanwhile, racked up 69 receptions for 937 yards and a stunning 13 touchdowns during the Hoosiers' title-winning season.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, Boyd earned Star-Telegram All-Area First Team honors, tallying 1,478 yards and 18 TDs on 89 receptions despite constant double-teams.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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