Example Sentences

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Block’s stock is rocketing 16% after the company said that massive advancements in artificial intelligence are allowing it to cut more than 40% of its workforce.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

China’s manufacturing sector, meanwhile, is rocketing past the U.S. in bringing AI into the physical world through robotaxis, autonomous drones and humanoid robots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

That wasn’t even the only Mazars case that is rocketing straight toward John Roberts this week.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2019

"Jaxon, a US-version of the traditional Jackson, is rocketing in popularity, after being made famous by Jaxon Bieber, half brother of Justin," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2016

The rate of circumcision in Africa is rocketing.

From Economist • Jun. 2, 2011