skyrocket

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Musk’s net worth—at $644 billion by Bloomberg’s calculations—is set to skyrocket further, potentially reaching at least $1 trillion with the initial public offering of SpaceX, the trillion dollar space exploration company he founded and leads.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But Daniel didn’t just buy digital money when it was cheap and watch it skyrocket in value.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

David Hollingworth, associate director at L&C Mortgages, does not expect mortgage costs to skyrocket but said borrowers considering a new fixed-rate deal should try to secure that "sooner rather than later."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Transmission spending is projected to skyrocket with the Edison Electric Institute, the trade association that represents electric utilities, forecasting transmission spending to be $43.7 billion in 2026 and $45.5 billion in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

On the top step he let out a shriek that one witness likened to the scream of a skyrocket.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson