balloon

Example Sentences

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His proposal went over like a lead balloon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The balloon rises to as high as 121-thousand feet, three times as high as a commercial aircraft flies, before it explodes, sending the bag of film back down to earth.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"He had a lot of edema, his face was very swollen, there was edema on his limbs, and a globular abdomen, like a balloon."

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The image was shared on royal social media accounts by Prince William and Catherine who wrote: "Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today!" followed by a red balloon emoji.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

She swatted at the pesky balloon, but it clung to her like a watchdog.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton