balloon

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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

Eventually, the balloon takes off the ground and is guided to the street in front of the house as residents watch on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

My sore throat was gone, but speaking for more than 10 seconds made me lightheaded, as if I were trying to blow up a balloon simply by talking.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

There was an observation balloon tethered in a village occupied by the Germans so they could spot Soviet positions and tell their gunners where to fire.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein