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skyscraper

[skahy-skrey-per] / ˈskaɪˌskreɪ pər /
NOUN
tall building
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The elevator gave rise to the skyscraper and reshaped how people live and work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Among the latest to snag a skyscraper is fund manager Capital Group, which has agreed to pay about $210 million for the 55-story Bank of America Plaza atop Bunker Hill, where it has offices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On Monday, his son Eric Trump posted computer-generated images of a future Trump Library on X showing an imposing skyscraper on the Miami waterfront.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In addition to Jetro Holdings, Kirsh’s investment portfolio includes a London skyscraper called Tower 42 and Australian real-estate company Abacus Property Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The top of the skyscraper was lit up as usual, but the lights seemed to be malfunctioning.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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