ballooned
Example Sentences
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Vozinha's performance in that game saw his fame explode overnight, and his 50,000 Instagram followers ballooned to 17.4 million - more than athletes such as NFL legend Tom Brady.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Those petitions ballooned after the administration began limiting the ability of many immigrants to seek release through bond hearings in immigration court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
When Muir sent out his update, that spread had ballooned to around 183 basis points and the trend was also picked up by JPMorgan’s derivative strategy team, led by Bram Kaplan.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
The size of the loans also has ballooned, increasing payment burdens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
When her eyes started to sting, she twirled in a circle, and the skirt ballooned out below.
From "George" by Alex Gino
