sky-high
Example Sentences
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New dads face psychological pressures, from sleepless nights to sky-high bills, which can contribute to postpartum depression.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“There are no gatekeepers, which means the ceiling is sky-high and the floor is as low as it gets; I’ve seen genuinely mind-blowing shows at Fringe, as well as a whole lot of crap.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical turbulence, soaring fuel costs and travellers wary of chasing sky-high ticket prices.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
After leaving an interview with Andy Cohen at SiriusXM’s studio, she slides back into her seat and removes her sky-high Louboutin stilettos, taking stock of her aching feet: “That’s going to suck later.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Obviously my father had let his hopes go sky-high, but since I wasn’t the one sitting in jail, I kept my mouth shut.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
