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

The Re/Max holding company franchises brokerages around the world under the Re/Max brand, which is known for its hot-air balloon logo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 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

We’ll inflate a balloon using baking soda and vinegar!

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller