balloon
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Communications professionals, previously relegated to the periphery, are now front and center in the C-suite, partly emboldened by CEOs’ fears that even the smallest misstep can swiftly balloon into a corporate disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But what about when football rosters costs balloon to $50 million … or $60 million?
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
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
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
Floating and bouncing like a balloon on a string.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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