balloon
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However, prices still remain relatively high by historical standards, debts have ballooned, and billpayers are being urged to shop around for further savings.
From BBC
A balloon seller says she refuses to serve customers who intend to release them due to the environmental impact and danger to wildlife.
From BBC
So did a Virginia state sales-and-use tax exemption that ballooned to about $1.6 billion statewide last year, according to advocacy group Good Jobs First.
Military officials have dismissed many of the incidents as birds, balloons or drones.
Edwards Lifesciences is “likely the primary beneficiary here,” given the larger volume of data supporting its balloon expandable transcatheter heart valve, he said.
From Barron's
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