Example Sentences
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Delinquency rates among older borrowers have skyrocketed too, in some cases because they are on fixed incomes or have medical expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Sales of fans and air conditioners meanwhile skyrocketed in a country where most buildings are not designed to deal with extreme heat.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Allbirds’ shares skyrocketed more than 40% after the announcement, trading at $5.68 in early afternoon trading.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
"Fuel prices have skyrocketed recently. But it isn't just fuel prices you've got to take into account," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
I knew my father wanted me to go back to school, but as inflation skyrocketed, we had less money to go around.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
