sky-high

Example Sentences

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Italy is heavily reliant on imported gas and Rome is under pressure from industry and consumers over the rise in already sky-high energy costs due to the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Next best thing: For arena-like energy without the sky-high prices, look for watch parties and team celebrations around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Despite a predicted uptick in EV interest driven by sky-high gas prices, the market isn’t welcoming for newcomers at the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Only five monks were still living on the ranch when it was sold for its sky-high price.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The old man gave himself up willingly to his exhaustion and drifted off like a lazy, sky-high fly ball.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli