rocketed

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In South Korea, they rose almost 50% and in Taiwan, they rocketed 68%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Energy price rises rocketed to 10.9 percent in April, up from 5.1 percent in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Diesel prices have rocketed up to $5.40 on average, up from around $3.80 in February, which could have further-reaching consequences for industries that rely on that specific fuel.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

And the prices of foodstuffs such as wheat have not rocketed as they did in 2022 as there isn't the risk to supplies.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Then the boat’s nose turned toward the tunnel and we rocketed through into the darkness.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan