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 number of behavior technicians, who often have little training, has ballooned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
He never forgot about treats, though now I could no longer run to greet him, for my right foot had ballooned and become purple and shiny like an eggplant.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
