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Tensions had been soaring over the Hormuz operation, with the United States saying it had sunk seven Iranian boats, and several civilian vessels coming under attack, allegedly from Iran.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Complaints from customers have risen about large, unexpected price rises at a time when other bills had been soaring.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2024

Temperatures in Rio had been soaring all week — on Tuesday, the heat index hit 137 degrees, the highest ever recorded in Rio.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2023

The company had been soaring post-pandemic, bolstered by overwhelming interest in e-commerce and the cloud, but a return to in-person life and a broad tech drawback changed it all fast.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2023

The French aeroplanes which had been soaring overhead for a long time now began to swoop lower.

From Fighting in France by Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)