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n. - A photographic print that has been enlarged; An unrestrained expression of emotion; A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction.

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  • As usual, Brad Molnar's take on the Mike Lange blowup is a bit different than anything else you are likely to read.
  • Much, perhaps most, of the blowup is their own damned fault.
  • There would be some terrible "blowup" the girl was sure.
  • They were lied to, and the first "blowup" happened.
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  • After the first "blowup" (photo enlargement), we couldn't wait to "blow up" (to enlarge a photo) more photos.
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