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rocketing

  • present participle
    of rocket.
    rocket
    noun
    any of various simple or complex tubelike devices containing combustibles that on being ignited liberate gases whose action propels the tube through the air: used for pyrotechnic effect, signaling, carrying a lifeline, hurling explosives at an enemy, putting a space vehicle into orbit, etc.

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But a critical mass keeps the theory alive and rocketing around the internet.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

Nothing will slow the object down, like the atmosphere would do here on Earth - and nothing will prevent the estimated million kilograms in debris from rocketing up into space.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

EasyJet's board on Monday repeated that it considered the bid "highly opportunistic" given that its share price had fallen and its losses increased after the Middle East war sent jet fuel costs rocketing.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

Strong first-quarter sales growth and a raised forecast sent the retailer’s shares rocketing 47% to their best single-day gain in history, according to FactSet data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

Then, without warning, the cheetah shot out from the shade with blinding speed, rocketing right at us.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama