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blimp

[blimp] / blɪmp /
NOUN
airship
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The company, in response, designed cameras largely from scratch, as well as a new camera sound blimp for the film.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

When I think of Donald Trump, I envision a blimp flying overhead with huge flashing lights blazing “The world is yours!”

From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026

“So when I get to see the blimp, I’m a happy camper.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025

Others about its ridership capacities — a rare and coveted experience among blimp fans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025

He just happened to glance up as a pink blimp floated nonchalantly around his woodpile and across the front yard, but for a moment this curious apparition did not even register.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

Plus, why Apollo relies on business fundamentals and corporate culture instead of blimps and mascots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

And blimps could stay aloft longer than helicopters.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2024

And unlike blimps and balloons, airships aren’t just a bag filled with gas.

From NewsForKids.net ● Dec. 7, 2023

Walsh operated a small fleet of cigar-shaped blimps that flew corporate logos over crowded venues.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2023

Garden-lanterns linger above the giant geometric hedges, and blimps carry small candles, gliding along the intricate maze.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton


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