balloon

Example Sentences

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But what about when football rosters costs balloon to $50 million … or $60 million?

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The temporary change in ownership is heralded by a giant orange orb the size of a hot-air balloon, adorned with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

His proposal went over like a lead balloon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

After carrying out extensive research in to the balloon launches that he's been involved in, Liggett says he's confident there's an understanding of how the images have been formed on his film.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Where the balloon is, it’s three feet deep. We can cross here.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes