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In that same spirit of excess, there’s an extra scene in the end credits that goes over like a lead balloon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

His proposal went over like a lead balloon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

The risk is that the increase will go down like a lead balloon with some commuters.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2024

Arizona shot 49% for the game, but had a key stretch making seven straight shots that saw a four-point lead balloon to 22 in a hurry.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2022

A quick survey of what little press attention Bush’s proposals garnered indicates they landed like a lead balloon.

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2016




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