ballooned

Example Sentences

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Losses are par for the course in the quantum sector, but Quantinuum’s revenue actually declined in the latest quarter while its losses ballooned.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

His initial premium was $200 a month, but after the term ended, it ballooned to more than $2,000 a month — typical for annually renewable coverage at that age.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The following year, the number of locally acquired cases ballooned to 18, with 14 of them in Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The Gwent Levels is still subject to environmental protections, and by some estimates the original £1.6bn price tag could have ballooned to £2.5bn – the equivalent of almost the entire Welsh government capital budget.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

He didn’t apologize, he just stood still for a moment, fear ballooned on his face, openmouthed and unable to find that condescending glare down the slope of his nose he usually found for me.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely