skyrocket
noun
a rocket firework that ascends into the air and explodes at a height, usually in a brilliant array of sparks of one or more colors.
has been skyrocketing
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present perfect progressiveof skyrocket (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Though the flu has been skyrocketing, this year’s cases are being caused by a strain that usually doesn’t cause as many deaths and hospitalizations as some other versions.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2024
However, the cost of food and other necessities has been skyrocketing, and the country is facing a debt crisis as it struggles to make payments.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2023
This has been skyrocketing under the presidency of Mr Kenyatta, and now amounts to some 68% of GDP.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2022
But in 2021, Vietnam’s “demand for medical devices has been skyrocketing, giving rise to more corruption opportunities,” warned international law firm Baker McKenzie’s Global Compliance News.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 12, 2022
For many libraries, interest from patrons who want to check out e-books has been skyrocketing.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2011
