Example Sentences

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Data centers are ballooning in size, and a single project can take years to construct and require thousands of workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Japan's economy is under pressure because of its decreasing and ageing population, which means its workforce is shrinking and social care costs are ballooning.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

If your balances are ballooning, a New Year’s resolution to tackle them would be timely.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

The costs of state transportation projects are ballooning.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023

The problem that is our son and his bride can’t keep to their budget, and costs are ballooning.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2023