sky-scraping

Example Sentences

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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

He earned second-team All-Pro honors last season and received sky-scraping marks from analytics site Pro Football Focus.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Unlike many sky-scraping teenagers, Wembanyama doesn’t look like he’s trying to regain control of his body after a disorienting growth spurt.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2022

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

While that tall wind was at the top of its sky-scraping energy, another short cry was heard, beginning very querulous, but ending very quick, swallowed in abrupt silence.

From Manalive by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)