ballooned
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The birth-control campaign was designed to control the territory's population, which had ballooned since the 1950s, aided by modernisation and better healthcare.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The following year, that number ballooned to 18, with 14 in Los Angeles County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Its 2014 hack of Sony Pictures ballooned into a national security crisis for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Germany's trade deficit with China has ballooned in recent years as exports have plunged at the same time as imports have steadily risen, hitting sectors such as machine-making, chemicals and cars.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The trees shivered, our coats ballooned, and the map nearly flew out of Connor’s hands.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
