ballooned
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In the U.S., federal debt held by the public has ballooned to 100% of GDP from 32% in 2008.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The following year, that number ballooned to 18, with 14 in Los Angeles County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
But this financial year it has ballooned to $54bn and the scheme now supports more than 700,000 people.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 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
It ballooned in great dark rolls above, and beneath it drew a long trailing skirt of rain, and as they looked the cloud rumbled and flashed fire.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
