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Prices, especially since the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020-2021, have rocketed to record highs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
As home prices have rocketed in most parts of the country, that trend has largely faded, and many institutional investors now focus on building new communities of single-family rentals rather than buying existing homes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Diesel prices have rocketed up to $5.40 on average, up from around $3.80 in February, which could have further-reaching consequences for industries that rely on that specific fuel.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
Jimmy Russo, president of the Lea Valley Growers' Association and co‑owner of Valley Grown Salads near Harlow, said costs have "rocketed".
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
If she hadn’t been buckled into her booster seat I think she would have rocketed clear across the car.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
