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The architect worked closely with British engineer Ove Arup to bring the vision into reality, but the two had to change plans many times throughout the course of their working relationship, which led to delays and ballooning costs.—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024 Because of its ballooning costs and timeline, the project has been derided by critics in the state and across the country as a costly boondoggle.—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 At a time when inflationary challenges continue to plague both Chicago residents and businesses, City Hall is, yet again, leaning on taxpayers to pay for the ballooning increase in the cost of government.—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024 And that’s visible nowhere more than in the ballooning costs of everyday food staples, an issue that was top of mind during the campaign season.—Justice Baidoo, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ballooning
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