balloon

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A description says it happened over Lake Huron in February 2023, around the time that a Chinese surveillance balloon traversed the United States, spurring increased scrutiny of UFOs.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Economic damage from the labor unrest could also balloon to as much as 100 trillion won if wafers have to be discarded because of a strike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

After carrying out extensive research in to the balloon launches that he's been involved in, Liggett says he's confident there's an understanding of how the images have been formed on his film.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The Re/Max holding company franchises brokerages around the world under the Re/Max brand, which is known for its hot-air balloon logo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

When the balloon pierced the fog of the low-lying clouds, the air grew cold and damp.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood