sky-scraping

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A lone oak tree painted by Lorenz Frolich is a sky-scraping, wind-leaning colossus.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

As Trump looks ahead to his reelection bid, the president enjoys a vise grip on the GOP and its machinery, as well as overwhelming support among Republican voters, with a sky-scraping 90% approval rating.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2019

At this sky-scraping aerie with a Vegas vibe, the showmanship starts in the bar.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2018

Schneider later created the sky-scraping Cairo Hotel, whose construction prompted District officials to pass height restrictions.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2018

You took lots of beating, my sky-scraping friend, But Benjamin Baker has compassed that end; I am sure Monsieur Eiffel himself would allow That the Bridge licks the Tower; so where are you now?

From Punch, or, the London Charivari, Volume 98, March 8, 1890. by Various