balloon

Example Sentences

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But what about when football rosters costs balloon to $50 million … or $60 million?

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

A description says it happened over Lake Huron in February 2023, around the time that a Chinese surveillance balloon traversed the United States, spurring increased scrutiny of UFOs.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

His proposal went over like a lead balloon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

“You're missing something here. Yes, yes. Incomplete. And we can't have that.'' He plucked the balloon beside hers. “

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton