astronomically

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The conventional wisdom is that federal government debt — $39.1 trillion, or a mere $31.6 trillion when accounting for the liabilities owed to itself — is astronomically high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Representatives such as Boras have responded by proposing something of a compromise: Their clients would be open to a short-term contract, as long as the AAV was astronomically high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The odds of winning, however, remain astronomically small — at just 1 in 292.2 million, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

"Food prices have gone up astronomically for families, and everyone is feeling the pinch," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

That problem grows astronomically as the number of people making up the society increases.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond