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soar

[sawr, sohr] / sɔr, soʊr /


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Five U.S. tech giants’ hidden debts soar to $1.65 trillion on opaque AI funding.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Cities from Richmond, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, are set to see temperatures soar from the upper 90s to near 100 degrees, with daily highs under threat.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

It’s violent, muddy, the contrast is high and too many drone shots soar over the forest treetops.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

It means that early morning temperatures start off higher and so can soar very quickly.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

“Sometimes they flap their wings quickly, and other times they fly without flapping at all. They spread their wings and soar on the wind.”

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown

Off the entry and through an archway, the architectural heart of the century-old home soars upward: the living room’s open-beam, 25-foot ceiling with its original deep teal stain.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

“But for Shannon, it doesn’t matter if Bowlero soars or crashes. Either way, he gets paid.”

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

Instead, the album really soars when it gets autobiographical.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

As prediction-markets betting soars in popularity, politicians are beginning to try to rein it in.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

The glowing pile soars, exploding against the sky like fireworks and then re-forming into a woman with an elaborate headdress.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

Despite the billions of dollars in damages caused by the Eaton fire, Edison’s profits soared last year by more than 200% — from $1.3 billion in 2024 to $4.5 billion.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Global oil prices soared in the wake of the conflict, sending US gasoline costs higher as well.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Corporate travel programs and other contracted business revenue soared 27%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

But as demand has surged while budgets for AI spending have soared, it’s facing a global shortage, with ongoing delays to mining and the smelting process.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Then she soared back up on the foot of the bed.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

Anduril Industries Inc. doubled its valuation to $61 billion in a fresh $5 billion funding round led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, a sign of soaring interest in the defense technology company.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Ryanair's profits have fallen sharply as war in the Middle East sent jet fuel prices soaring and customers reluctant to book flights.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Those included the stifling humidity and soaring temperatures in Miami for their quarter-final against Norway.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Still, the pipeline of construction is far below the level seen during the pandemic, when developers rushed to build warehouses to meet surging demand from companies looking to capitalize on soaring e-commerce growth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

We continue like this, soaring through the storm until suddenly the rain stops.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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