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

Add in the extra amount in high-cost states like California and more miles, and expenses balloon from there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The balloon rises to three times as high as a commercial aircraft flies, before it explodes, sending the bag of film back down to earth which Liggett then develops.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The air went out of me like a leaky balloon.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu