rocketing

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Private equity was especially benefited between around 1982 and 2000 by rocketing stock-market values and collapsing interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The euphoria sent equities rocketing on hopes the crisis that has shocked the global economy for more than a month will come to an end.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

When they noticed their app rocketing up the charts, even top executives at Dick’s were stunned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

As the Chicago Bears were rocketing toward an NFC North title and playoff run, quarterback Caleb Williams made a comment on social media about his Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman that has proven prophetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The river of chocolate was flowing very fast inside the pipe, and the Oompa-Loompas were all rowing like crazy, and the boat was rocketing along at a furious pace.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl