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As of Wednesday’s close, Clear Secure’s stock had rocketed 62.8% since the company provided before the Feb. 25 open an upbeat earnings outlook, citing increasing demand for its secure-identity services.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The two had rocketed as much as 30 percent Monday to a peak of nearly $120.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The duo known as Milli Vanilli had rocketed to fame, going from obscure dancers in Munich to dominate the pop music scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

It had rocketed around the internet, amassing nearly two million views on X.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2024

Quickly Astro hailed the members of the emergency crews that had rocketed up from Deimos and told them of the possibility that Tom was inside the chamber.

From Treachery in Outer Space by Glanzman, Louis