balloon

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Economic damage from the labor unrest could also balloon to as much as 100 trillion won if wafers have to be discarded because of a strike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The mum-of-two initially looked into the allurion gastric balloon, otherwise known as the gastric 'pill' balloon, but said was worried it may be a step too far and cost too much.

From BBC • May 2, 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

"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 question of whether they ought to rescue Edward Ashton from certain death in a broken balloon might have posed an ethical dilemma, had there been any chance of saving him.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood