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soaring

American  
[sawr-ing, sohr-] / ˈsɔr ɪŋ, ˈsoʊr- /

noun

  1. the sport of flying a sailplane.

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Etymology

Origin of soaring

First recorded in 1895–90; soar + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Soaring cattle prices continued to weigh on Tyson Foods’ bottom line in the fiscal second quarter, as the meatpacking giant tries to offset rising livestock costs through higher profits from its chicken business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Soaring prices continued to weigh on Tyson’s beef segment.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Soaring healthcare costs, including out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare, have been rough for many retirees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Soaring home prices, together with other factors like elevated mortgage rates, have depressed the housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Soaring, I see—people, streets, police cars with blinking lights, a fire truck.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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