sky-high

Example Sentences

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“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

SpaceX’s sky-high market valuation — $1.75 trillion at a proposed $135-a-share price — makes it extremely unlikely its stock will be able to even keep up with the S&P 500 in coming years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

As sky-high entry costs price many people out, malicious actors are capitalizing on desperate fans seeking bargains outside accredited channels, using techniques experts say represent a "new normal" for major events.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“No one should be manipulated into paying sky-high prices for seats.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

A man with a tray of round flat breads stacked sky-high grinned at Liyana through the car window when their eyes met.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye