balloon

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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

Yes, the 1985 Steven Spielberg adventure, early in which Mikey, from his porch, opens the front gate for Chunk using a device that employs a bowling ball, bucket, balloon, chicken, football, and sprinkler.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Admiral Faucet added more coal to the small stove that heated the air and made the balloon rise.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood