balloon

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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

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 image was shared on royal social media accounts by Prince William and Catherine who wrote: "Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today!" followed by a red balloon emoji.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“HHS is squeezing both sides of a balloon and expecting it not to pop,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

No matter how hard Admiral Faucet maneuvered the balloon to rise above the storm, it remained stuck in the thick of it, bullied about by the winds.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood