balloon

Example Sentences

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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

The mum-of-two initially looked into the allurion gastric balloon, otherwise known as the gastric 'pill' balloon, but said was worried it may be a step too far and cost too much.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The image was shared on royal social media accounts by Prince William and Catherine who wrote: "Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today!" followed by a red balloon emoji.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

When its subprime hedge funds crashed in June, Bear Stearns was forcibly severed from its line—and the balloon drifted farther from the ground.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis