balloon
Example Sentences
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He recalled donning tuxedos and carrying toy guns pretending to be James Bond on a European yacht vacation and soaring over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon during an East African safari.
From Los Angeles Times
Tax revenue has grown steadily in recent years but has failed to keep up with ballooning costs in areas including the city’s rental-voucher program and public assistance.
A source in the U.S. government who requested anonymity to discuss internal matters said the object was not a drone but a Mylar party balloon.
From Los Angeles Times
On the banks of the river Seine proposal agencies arrange scenes calibrated for the internet: giant letters spelling out "Marry Me", massive flower arrangements and heart-shaped balloons.
From Barron's
“Your aunt hosts the entire school every spring. We have water balloon fights and eat pizza and watch movies on the lawn. It’s awesome.”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
