balloon

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A brass band played lively jazz, while a man made giant bubbles with a pair of sticks and clowns sold balloon animals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

Add in the extra amount in high-cost states like California and more miles, and expenses balloon from there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Admiral Faucet maintained that no one could have survived the journey across the sea in that tattered balloon, especially a person with no balloon-flying experience.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood