balloon
Example Sentences
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AES was looking for ways to support growth after multiple years of declining revenue and ballooning long-term debt.
From Barron's
Meanwhile, household bank deposits have ballooned to record levels in recent years.
From MarketWatch
Higher electricity bills, along with rising home insurance costs and property taxes, add to the ballooning cost of homeownership.
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.