shooting up
Example Sentences
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The multiday effort has been full of challenges for firefighters with fiery flare-ups shooting up from the building, which has a roof covered with solar panels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
The stock continued to rise after shooting up 13% on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
The premium commanded by physical oil barrels over futures has fallen in recent weeks after shooting up earlier in the conflict when refiners and traders bid up every cargo available.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
See more on utility bills: Electric bills are shooting up more than 7% this winter.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
At the bottom of the hill, he pedaled harder, shooting up that earthy incline.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
